Most everybody’s heard of matzah ball soup. But, that’s not the only Jewish chicken soup in town. If you like robust, flavorful and a bit spicy, this is the chicken soup for you. Its origin is Yemeni, but today you can find this soup in Israel, where an overwhelming majority of Yemen Jews reside. What … Continue Reading
There’s grain bowls and then there’s grain bowls. Donburi is a Japanese rice bowl that can be topped with various ingredients, from fish to meat to vegetables. It was the original grain bowl, before grain bowls became trendy. For this version I used a combo of Japanese six grain rice that I mixed with sushi … Continue Reading
Ugh, I can’t believe it’s already Labor Day weekend? Where did the summer go??? I was planning on posting this weeks ago to kick off the grilling season, but just getting around to it now. In any case, hope you’ve been enjoying your summer. It’s been a hot and rainy one in Philadelphia. Can’t think … Continue Reading
It’s hot out there. The mercury has been hovering around 90 degrees this week (and I’ve been working outside on an organic farm; a story for another day). A mere few weeks ago, was yearning for warmer days, now I wish it was less hot and humid. Such is life. Thus, something light and refreshing … Continue Reading
At times, summoning the motivation to cook can be a challenge, especially in the winter when the vast majority of my favorite fruits and vegetables are not in season. Oh the irony, as the goal of this blog is to connect with others, to get people excited about new flavors and ingredients and to inspire … Continue Reading
