“… in His light, we see light.” (Psalm 36:9). I spent the late afternoon making latkes or potato pancakes. They are a Hanukkah tradition and worth the calorie splurge once a year. Here is a great step-by-step process. Later, our Israeli neighbors upstairs came down, and we enjoyed the time together with latkes and sour cream…
Category: Cooking
Hooked on Spices
I had so much fun the other day buying spices in Jerusalem. First of all, I am a spice freak, nut… whatever you want to call me. Some people buy gadgets. Others buy clothes. While still others purchase shoes. I indulge in spices. Every exotic blend I can lay my hands on… comes home with…
Israeli Cooking Blog
Carol Cantrell, a friend of mine, has lived in Jerusalem for 20 years. She has a very authentic Israeli cooking blog.
Hankering…
I had a hankering for this and just finished every bite! It really hit the spot.
Tatyana’s Ukrainian Borscht
This is Tatyana and her husband on the streets of Odessa. They are our best buds here in Ukraine. I have been enjoying Tatyana’s wonderful cooking, and especially her borscht, for almost 14 years now. I asked her if she would mind sharing the recipe with you. As you can see the ingredients are simple;…
Gotta Love Russian Dills
If you haven’t tasted Russian or Ukrainian dill pickles, then you are in for a treat. They are the best I have ever eaten; and here in ex-Soviet country, they are so popular they are practically a food group–about as popular as chocolate. In fact, when the pickles are gone, families fight over who gets…
Red Pepper Soup
Can you tell I like soup? Many recipes posted on this blog are soup or stew. That’s because I really learned to cook while living in Ukraine. Soup is a staple there, so I developed an appetite for it… maybe even a flair for it… This is the recipe of a friend of mine that…
Beef and Onion Stew
Beef and onion stew with tomato and olive salad on the side. This is a very hearty autumn or winter stew. Beef and Onion Stew 2 pounds lean round or stew beef, cut into cubes 1/2 cup flour, salt and pepper to taste, for dredging 2 large onions, chopped 1/3 cup olive oil 3 T…
Bonnie Saul Wilks 