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Simanim Seder For Rosh Hashana

Every Rosh Hashanna, I prepare a beautiful simanim platter reflecting the variety of yehi ratzons that we recite. To enhance the presentation, I buy multi-section platters or plates and I place each of the simanim dishes in separate compartments, so that each siman is highlighted.  I serve it with a […]

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FETTUCINE WITH BRAISED DUCK AND OLIVES

My dad loves duck. In Australia it’s a real delicacy and has to be special-ordered from the butcher. Whenever he can, my dad tries to order one for special occasions (like when the grandchildren visit!). As both of my parents are great cooks, I have some real competition and I […]

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Back To School Lunches and Snacks…

Children all over the Northern Hemisphere will begin school this week. College kids have already moved into college campuses all over the country — and sandwich season for the academic year has begun. As a mother of four, I have to be creative every day to think up new and […]

Main Dishes, meat, Shavuot

16 HOUR SMOKEY OVEN ROASTED RIBS

I love the whole summer outdoor eating experience.  I really enjoy BBQ’s and picnics, and the eating outdoors concept is fabulous and exciting to me.  However, in New York, due to our climate, we have a limited time-frame to enjoy BBQ’s and eating outdoors.  Because I love BBQ food so […]

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Blueberry Cinnamon Pie

In Jewish communities across the globe we have been busy helping the people of Israel during their time of need.  A lot of amazing fundraisers are being conducted to help all kinds of people in Israel who need assistance, such as children in S’derot, wives of chayalim, wounded chayalim, and […]