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Crowning Elegance: A Kosher Culinary Experience

Posted on March 5, 2007March 5, 2018 by blacksunAdmin

ELEGANCE FOR ANY SPECIAL OCCASION

Concern about what to serve family and friends on special occasions is a major topic of conversation for many people I know. If you are faced with the challenge of preparing a special meal, here are some terrific offerings from, Crowning Elegance: A Kosher Culinary Experience (now out of print), a fundraising project of Arie Crown Hebrew Day School in Skokie, Ill.

This hard-cover book with wipe-clean pages is a unique compilation of extraordinary dishes, with nearly 300 recipes, many with wine recommendations. It also features 180 fabulous colour photographs (including step-by-step directions on how to braid a six-strand challah). There is also a helpful index of recipes with 15 minutes or less prep time.

A Blessing of Bread

Posted on March 5, 2007March 5, 2018 by blacksunAdmin

Cookbook Review by Norene Gilletz

Apples and honey bring sweet blessings to the New Year

Maggie Glezer knows there is definitely more than one way to braid a challah! Glezer was captivated by the symbolism and myriad meanings in each twist of the challah’s braid, leading her to years of research and recipe testing.

The result is her award-winning cookbook, A Blessing of Bread (Artisan). There are more than 60 impeccably tested recipes, old and new, for challah and other Sabbath and holiday loaves, plus an exploration of the rich symbolism of their history and the rituals governing their baking and eating.

Purim Then and Now

Posted on February 22, 2007March 5, 2018 by blacksunAdmin

(This article first appeared in the Canadian Jewish News Feb. 22, 2007)

The best-known treats for Purim are hamantaschen, the scrumptious three-cornered pastries shaped like Haman’s three-cornered hat. Everyone has a preference for a certain type of dough, either crisp cookie dough or tender yeast dough. The delectable dough encases a variety of fillings, depending on family traditions.

The best-known fillings are poppy seeds (muhn) or prunes (lekvar), which can be bought already prepared for those who are short on time. Other tasty fillings are finely ground dates or dried apricots, or thick jam or preserves. A mixture of three or four finely ground dried fruits, such as pitted prunes, dates, raisins and cranberries, along with a little lemon juice, rind and a drizzle of honey, also makes for a marvelous, tasty filling.

Creative Gift Baskets for Purim

Posted on February 22, 2007March 5, 2018 by blacksunAdmin

This article originally appeared in the Orthodox Union’s weekly e-newsletter, Shabbat Shalom (www.ou.org/shabbat)

If you feel like a basket case as Purim approaches and are searching for interesting items for your shaloach manot gift baskets, read on! You’ll find lots of tasty treats that are sure to please family and friends. Your baskets will runneth over!

The best-known treat for Purim is hamantaschen, those scrumptious three-cornered pastries shaped like Haman’s three-cornered hat. Everyone has their own special recipe, ranging from crisp cookie dough to tender yeast dough. The delectable dough encases a variety of fillings, depending on your family’s tradition.

The Golden Gate Diet

Posted on April 9, 2006March 5, 2018 by blacksunAdmin

The Golden Gate Diet

Adam Brook, M.D., Ph.D

Midsummer Press

GOLDEN GATE PROVIDES NEW WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT SUCCESSFULLY

Summer is almost here and warmer weather also means more time spent outdoors. However, it’s difficult to cover up those extra pounds with heavy, bulky clothing to hide the damage of winter’s hibernation. Many of my readers are always looking for the perfect diet to lose weight. They’re also concerned with finding a healthy way to accomplish their goal.

Read more “The Golden Gate Diet” →