El-Ajami and Hummus

Hummus and Tahini from El-Ajami









I’m back! Israel is such a grandiose small country with people and scenery and food and stories and one can never get enough. There are few places in this world that can match it- at least in my experience. It is possible to taste hospitality and I can assure you I did and on a grand scale. Whether you are Christian or Jewish or Moslem it is a

World Peace Cookies

World Peace Cookies




I’m so excited I can feel my heart pounding. Something I have wanted to do for so, so long is finally happening. Thanks to two parents that decided to give me an especially nice, very meaningful, most awesome, generous and loving birthday/Hanukah gift rolled into one I am going to be taking a trip far, far away. (I like those double adjectives, don’t I?)  I bought this

Tim Tebow's Onion Dip

Tim Tebow's Onion Dip
Tim Tebow’s Onion Dip
The time has come. It’s now or never. You’ve shown us over and over how to succeed. I’ll admit it. I’m not really into the falling on one knee thing, but hey if it’s working, no need to stop on my behalf. Jews are happy to pray standing up. We take care of our knees. But it is up to you. By all means you just concentrate on the game. I’m sure there

Green Chile Poached Eggs with Bacon and Cheddar

Green Chile Poached Eggs

He came, he ate, he left. He was here 13 nights and this is what he had.



Sage Roasted Chicken with Arugula Bread Salad
Chipotle
Tomato Soup with Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
Sauteed Lemon Almondine Fish
Italian Meat Loaf
Chili
Brisket
Smoked Turkey
Fettucine Alfredo with Lemon Roasted Shrimp
Jack n’Grill Burger
Vietnamese
Dinner at a friend’s for Hanukah
I

My Mother's Brisket (but not really)

There are many things one can say about brisket, but dull is not one of them. Brisket is a piece of meat that just keeps on giving. Think about it. You’ve got your bbq, your stews, your Jewish versions, and you can even grind it into hamburger. And soup. Well, you see what I mean. In our house brisket was always the most talked, debated? about subject of the dinner table. Was it sliced

Ilse's Passover Mocha Nut Cake or more simply Ilse's Cake

I’m not sure how my Papa Alex fell in love with our beloved Ilse, but I believe it had something to do with her cooking. I was young when my Bubby died and I know my Papa was very sad. However it wasn’t too long until he found Ilse and we all discovered that the way to a man and a family’s heart is through their stomachs. Ilse was a tremendous comfort to Papa which made me comfortable

Ziti Al Fresco

Her return meant Ziti Al Fresco. Beautiful, spicy, rich, warm and basily, (it’s a new word) Ziti Al Fresco. The adjectives suit her and also the ziti. Yes, my daughter is home. There is no better feeling. At least until my son gets home. And then that is the best feeling because it means we will all be together at least for a short while until one of them leaves me again. I don’t know