By Lynne Thrope LA JOLLA, California –It came at sunset. A sense of awe long past due. It crept up so suddenly as if a deity were gifting me with a spectacular view that for too long had been taken for granted. It is true that ocean lovers from all parts come to this place [...]
By Lynne Thrope SAN DIEGO–I love it when I’m asked to participate in a blind taste test. I entered into one yesterday in preparation for my Passover seder. The contestants, this day, were Kosher-for-Passover cupcakes. Here’s how it went. First, there’s the smelling ritual. Much better with eyes closed. Then, it’s on to a speck [...]
By Lynne Thrope SAN DIEGO–El Vitral (The Stained Glass) is aptly named because of its retractable south-facing glass wall with an expansive view of Petco Park as well as for its brightly colored glass signage on J Street. Both speak volumes of the gentrification that is taking place in San Diego’s East Village. But, it [...]
VISTA, California (Press Release) — Congregation B’nai Tikvah held its first annual “Iron Bubbes” Latke Challenge at a Hanukkah celebration Friday, Dec. 3. Eight contestants competed for the title of “Best Latke” but the winner was not even a Bubbe (Grandmother in Yiddish) but a Grandfather instead. Gerry Wolfson, long-time member, won unanimously for his [...]
By Gary Rotto SAN DIEGO – I enjoy cooking. And I enjoy having friends and family over for occasions big and small. Thanksgiving is a pretty big occasion. Especially this year as my folks are giving up their place and moving to Seacrest in a few months. Since I’m in charge of the turkey, Thinking [...]
NEW YORK (Press Release) – El Al Airlines will be providing potato pancakes (latkes) and jelly donuts (sufganiyot) to its passengers flying over the Chanukah holiday. It also has provided the recipes for those who want to make the holiday treats at home. The recipes are from Executive Chef Steven Weintraub of Borenstein Caterers (a subsidiary [...]
NEW YORK (Press Release)– With the Jewish New Year soon to arrive, EL AL, the national airline of Israel is preparing for this holiday season by offering traditional desserts which symbolize a sweet new year. More than 550 pounds of honey cake is served to passengers travelling on EL AL from the USA in all [...]
Jewish Home Cooking by Arthur Schwartz,Ten Speed Press, $35 Jewish Holiday Cooking by Jayne Cohen, John Wiley and Sons, $32.50 By Marc Yaffe BETHESDA, Maryland–The two Jewish cookbooks that are being reviewed here were both runners-up for the 2009 James Beard Awards in their individual categories. Clearly I am guilty of a certain hubris for [...]
SAN DIEGO (Staff Report)–Erez Strasburg, former Israeli shaliach assigned to the Jewish Federation offices in San Diego, is now offering personalized tours of Israel for English speakers. He can be reached through his “Personal Tourism” company website. * Congressman Bob Filner, whose own political career began when he decided to run for the San Diego City [...]
By Lynne Thrope SAN DIEGO–Sitting on my kitchen counter are three cookbooks that have become my every day culinary bibles. The first, Ani’s Raw Food Kitchen shares convivial advice with the reader who is interested in living a greener, more health-conscious lifestyle. It’s full of easy recipes that use “living foods,” such as fruits, berries, dates, [...]
