Nealy Fischer explains her philosophy of life and cooking on page one of her beautiful and inspiring book. Nealy writes: “Flexibility is about compromise-how to give yourself a break and still come out on top-in the kitchen and beyond.” A yoga teacher and graduate of many different diet plans, Nealy […]
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Book Review: The Healthy Jewish Kitchen by Paula Shoyer
When Paula Shoyer’s publicist asked me if I wanted to review her latest book, I jumped at the chance. I have all of Paula’s earlier books: The Holiday Kosher Baker, The Kosher Baker, and The New Passover Menu. They are all beautiful books with recipes that work and don’t require […]
Win A Brownie Brittle Gift Set!
I love chocolate and I love brownies. I especially love the crisp edges that form on the edge of the pan — which is why I was so excited to find out about Brownie Brittle! Now, instead of having to bake a whole tray of brownies for a few bites […]
Book Review: Unforgettable: The Bold Flavors of Paula Wolfert’s Renegade Life by Emily Kaiser Thelin
After I had read several articles explaining how Paula Wolfert, world class expert in Mediterranean cuisine, was dealing with dementia, I knew I had to have this book. The narrative, the recipes, and the pictures alone are reasons enough to buy Unforgettable; but, for me, as I’m sure for some […]
Restaurant Review: Prime Grill
Sometimes you just have a yen to go out and have a delicious steak. Prime Grill, located midtown in NYC can satisfy that need. I went on Open Table and got one of the last two tables in a packed dining room on a Wednesday night. The main area is […]
A Review of: Perfect For Pesach by Naomi Nachman
I first met Naomi many years ago at a Kosher Food and Wine Festival in NYC. After that we kept meeting at one foodie event or another; and then, I had the honor to be interviewed by Naomi on her radio show Table for Two. I am constantly amazed at […]
Review of THE SILVER PLATTER SIMPLE ELEGANCE BY Daniella Silver and Norene Gilletz
Recently, I had the honor of sitting at my own kitchen table in New York City with Norene Gilletz and her friend Helene. As we were snacking on egg salad, Norene excitedly spoke about her second book that she had written with Daniella Silver. She said Daniella […]
Review of OUR TABLE by RENEE MULLER
“Meals shared with family and friends are memorable, especially when imbued with love and care.” This is the opening quote on the inside cover of Renée Muller’s kosher cookbook- OUR TABLE. As I personally sign off Facebook every weekend wishing everyone a peaceful and healthy weekend with “family and friends”; […]
Reserve Cut
Last week, my husband (Richard) and I found ourselves on West 25th Street at an opening for a South African sculptor. How being on West 25th Street led Richard to suggest calling Reserve Cut on Broad Street (way East), I’ll never know. Anyway, we asked if we could arrive in […]
Bordeaux-Steak & Wine House
Last night my husband and I and a friend of ours found ourselves in Brooklyn near Bordeaux – Steak & Wine House. We called around 6:45 and asked if we could arrive about 15 minutes later. When we got there, the restaurant was not busy; but filled up within the […]