The world has been closely watching Chile, since it was hit by a major earthquake last Wednesday. It all occurred simply too close to their Independence Day celebration. Chile celebrates 205 years of independence from Spain this Friday, September 18th. Falling on the weekend it was expected to be a jubilant festival. Fiestas Patrias or…
Biblically speaking the Holiday of Rosh Hashanah is just one day, which is the first day of the seventh month (Tishrei). The reason Rosh Hashanah is celebrated as two days everywhere in Israel and even outside Israel, is because biblically the first day of the month is to be determined by the Rabbinical court in…
Pistachio Rose Water Cookies are delicately flavored and somehow light and airy, yet chewy and crispy all at once. Fresh flavors of lime and rose in these cookies beckon the spring and summer to be eaten outdoors at a picnic perhaps. The unique flavors in these cookies are lovely for the summer or the holidays. They…
I can imagine that many families make a big deal of the first day of fast during Ramadan and particularly the Iftar or breaking of fast at sunset. Traditionally in countries like Bahrain, Pakistan or Bangladesh you will see tables full of food during Iftar. The Iftar will have various dishes of fritters and sweet…
Some readers may be wondering what I am going to do for Valentine’s Day. With a plethora of deserts and chocolates made available for this sweet occasion and the custom of gift giving revolving around sweets, it does not make it easy for those of us who have held on tightly to our New…
Valentine’s Day is just three weeks away. It seems like just a few days ago that we were counting down to the New Year and now a month has almost passed us by. So, it is time to start thinking about what to do for Valentine’s Day. Howe we celebrate Valentine’s Day is a testament…
Sunday night I treated the hubby to a sweet desert that I could make for just one. I may be strictly off the sugar and on my own healthy path for the New Year, but there is no reason why he can’t have a treat once in a while. So, what better way to make…
It’s Hanukkah, so I thought I would deviate from Christmas recipes around the world and make a little Hanukkah treat. Chocolate Rugelach has always been a favorite of mine. I can eat the rich flaky pastry filled with chocolate and cinnamon all year long, as a matter of fact I do. However, I have never…