Ever taste a blooming onion? The thing practically melts in your mouth. It also sits in your gut. You eat it because your eyes think it's a good idea, and then your stomach hates you for the rest of the night. Try this simpler, healthier onion for a delicious side that you can eat and … Continue reading Blooming Onion…Almost
Chinatown adventure
We headed out for another Sukkot scavenger hunt, destined this year for Chinatown (read last fall's post on our adventure in Millenium Park.). Now, you might be wondering what two families who keep kosher would do in Chinatown? I was too, but what I hoped would occupy us for an hour, turned out to be … Continue reading Chinatown adventure
Fall favorites for Sukkos
For a family that loves camping and the outdoors, there's pretty much no better holiday than Sukkos. Despite the anticipation of 12 (!) upcoming meals, all the size of a typical American's Thanksgiving dinner, I can't wait. To manage the cooking and eating of all that food, read the following posts. Simplifying Sukkos Cheaper, easier … Continue reading Fall favorites for Sukkos