On the 6th day of Hanukkah…
Merry Christmas, foodies! If you’re like me and my family, you will be spending today eating Chinese food or some other kind of Asian cuisine, and going to the movies. This is the stereotypical day for a Jewish family that isn’t joining in on any Christmas celebrations. So in honor of this tradition, I made […]
On the 5th Day of Hanukkah…
Just because I live in Florida and the temperature hasn’t dipped below 70 yet doesn’t mean I don’t associate the holidays with a little frostbite and snowfall. Winters in New Jersey over the past couple years have not been fun; there was more snow than I care to recall and the thermometer boasted single-digit numbers […]
On the 4th Day of Hanukkah…
One of the most popular Hanukkah food is the latke, a fried pancake made with potato, flour and egg with onion or garlic for flavoring. Latkes are often eaten with applesauce or sour cream. No one makes a better latke than my dad. Made with grated potatoes and onions, his latkes are super thin and […]
On the 3rd Day of Hanukkah…
Happy 3rd night of Hanukkah! Here’s a twist on another delicious Jewish dish: Mini Sweet Potato Knishes! The traditional knish is baked or fried dough filled with potato, a meat mixture, kasha (buckwheat) or cheese. Other versions of this appetizer have fillings made of fruit, spinach, and even tuna fish. I decided to change up […]
On the 2nd Day of Hanukkah…
Day number two brings you another sweet holiday treat: peppermint bark. Around this time of year, every store you walk into carries various kinds of peppermint bark. It’s easy to go and buy these delicious chocolate candies, but it’s so much more fun to make on your own! It’s very simple, too. All you need […]
Eight Days of Hanukkah Cook-a-Thon!
I have noticed a lot of my fellow food bloggers have been posting 12 Days of Christmas entries, showcasing a different holiday recipe each day. In the spirit of these holiday-friendly posts, I’ve decided to stick to my Jewish roots and join in on the fun with an Eight Days of Hanukkah Cook-a-Thon! For the first night of Hanukkah, […]
Small Place, Big Taste: Flakowitz, a Local Boca Favorite
There are a lot of lavish dining establishments in Boca, that’s for sure, but there are also a lot of smaller local favorites that should not be passed by. One of these great spots is Flakowitz Deli on Federal Hwy., across from the Fifth Avenue Shops. If you’re looking for a good place to go […]
OPA!
NOTE: This restaurant has since closed. I just had my first taste of City Place in West Palm Beach and it was quite the entertaining and delicious experience! I was a guest at a friend’s work holiday party held at Taverna Opa which, if you like Greek food and a fun atmosphere, you must check out! […]
One Last Use for Pumpkin…
It’s about time I got back into the kitchen and started whipping up some delicious desserts again. I had leftover pumpkin purée so I wanted to make a good old-fashioned pumpkin bread, but halfway through, I realized I didn’t have enough puree! What to do, what to do… Time to improvise! I grabbed two ripe […]
Greek Bistro, Delray Beach
NOTE: This restaurant has since closed. For my family’s last night here I had to take them to my favorite Greek place in Delray Beach. Greek Bistro is a family-owned restaurant that always leaves me feeling completely satisfied with my meal. I get something different every time I go and I have never been disappointed. First […]