Pesach is a holiday so rich in tradition….the seder, the traditional foods. I like to keep my meals simple. Most of my recipes from my cookbooks are naturally gluten free so you can make them this time of year as well. Try to keep your meals within the recipes you are familiar with, so you […]

The Manischewitz at my family’s Passover table left a bad taste in my mouth. By the time I was a teenager, I knew I didn’t want it, the jarred gelatinous fish lumps, the giant crackers or any other part of Judaism in my life anymore. Insert decade of drinking and drugs here. I searched, I […]

Learning to Pray When Words Fail Julie Shulman decided to study linguistics because she wanted to help people with speaking disorders. She never imagined how personal this mission would become when her husband, business-development manager Ayal Shulman, suffered a massive brain hemorrhage. Despite the initially grim prognosis, his cognitive function is intact. But his speech […]

1. Gnocchi Mamma Mia! Pesach just got a little more Italian with this easy-to-make gluten free pasta. Add in your favorite diced veggies with tomato and basil or marinara and cheese for a meal that will please even the family members who always say “there’s nothing to eat.”     2. Panko Bread Crumbs We’ve […]

1. Handle With Care Pack sweaters, shirts, socks, and other soft items in the front zipper compartment. This can help create extra cushioning for any fragile items you may be carrying. 2. Cube Your Space Making the most of your luggage space is infinitely easier with packing cubes. Use them to separate by type, person, […]