Couscous With Tomato and Onion: A Taste of Sunny Afternoons The first time I tasted couscous with tomato and onion, I was sitting on a sun-drenched patio in Morocco. The air buzzed with the sounds of the marketplace, and the scent of spices hung heavy in the air. A local woman, her face etched with … Read more
Jerusalem Bagels: A Taste of the Old City The first time I encountered a Jerusalem bagel, it wasn’t in Jerusalem at all, but at a small Middle Eastern bakery tucked away in my neighborhood. I was immediately captivated by their unique shape – long and oval, draped generously with sesame seeds. The aroma alone was … Read more
Wheat Berries With Swiss Chard and Pomegranate Molasses I remember the first time I tasted pomegranate molasses. It was at a tiny restaurant in Jerusalem, a nondescript spot with the most incredible aromas wafting from its kitchen. The chef, a woman with kind eyes and flour dusting her apron, insisted I try her wheat berry … Read more
Jerusalem Sweet-Hot Noodle Casserole: A Taste of Tradition The first time I tasted Yerushalmi Kugel, I was at a Shabbat dinner in Brooklyn. The host, a kind woman named Sarah, explained that it was a dish that reminded her of home – Jerusalem. I was instantly captivated. The sweet, caramelized noodles, punctuated by the surprising … Read more
Jerusalem Peppery Kugel: A Taste of Tradition The aroma still takes me back. It was my grandmother’s kitchen, late Friday afternoon, the light slanting in, dust motes dancing in the golden rays. The scent of sweet caramel mingled with a surprising, earthy pepperiness, a combination that seemed so unusual, yet so comforting. It was the … Read more