When the Jewish New Year comes around, many people stress for weeks leading up to the holiday and break out their most complicated recipes to impress guests. But when I entertain around the holidays, I prefer to rely on a few go-to dishes that are …
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Shannon Sarna
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9/11/14
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During High Holy Days, we do a lot of thinking. We reflect on our actions throughout the year; we seek forgiveness; we make amends; we worry about the fate God will inscribe for us in the upcoming year. All this pondering and questioning can make a …
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Irina Missiuro
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8/28/14
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If you recently tried hosting a dinner party, you probably know that it’s not as easy as it used to be. Creating a menu involves taking into consideration everyone’s diet restrictions. Canapés must be made with gluten-free bread, additional …
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Irina Missiuro
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8/28/14
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StatePoint – One of the most nutrient-dense foods available – kiwifruit – are low-calorie, low-fat, high in fiber—and delicious. According to registered dietitian Rebecca Scritchfield, there are a few things to know about enjoying this tasty …
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8/28/14
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It’s that time of year … the time where either you or someone you know has an overabundance of zucchini. Well, do I have the perfect recipe for you! It’s my grandma’s zucchini bread recipe. Hope you enjoy. … I know I always have. …
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NIKKI HAMBURGER
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8/28/14
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JNS.org – My grandparents really knew how to cook. It seems to me that everyone born in “the old country” (in this case, Transylvania) was born with built-in cooking intuition. Somehow they could create the most scrumptious meals using no …
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Jamie Geller
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8/19/14
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So now that summer is in full swing, and we are all attending barbecues and picnics, we are always asked to bring a side dish. And, of course, we never know what to bring. How about potato salad? Not everyone has mastered the art of this dish, but …
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NIKKI HAMBURGER
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8/19/14
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Dianela Lopes, the Early Childhood Center and JCC summer camp chef, shared some of the dessert recipes she uses to make yummy treats for the lucky kids. Make these healthy summer delicacies for your young ones and enjoy the compliments and the …
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Irina Missiuro
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8/19/14
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Dianela Lopes always dreamed of becoming a chef. That dream encountered some obstacles, but on March 27, Lopes became chef for the preschoolers at the Alliance JCC Early Childhood Center (ECC). She said that she learned her craft by watching and …
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Irina Missiuro
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8/19/14
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STATEPOINT – With childhood obesity on the rise, making sure kids eat right and get plenty of exercise is vital.
Parents and caregivers can play a big role in children’s nutrition and health, teaching kids about healthy foods, and making …
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8/19/14
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