Welcome to a whole new year!
As we step into another season of holidays, filled with friends and family, meals and prayers, we wish you time to reflect. May you gain insight into all you learned over this past year, and clarity around what you want to create for yourself in the coming year.
We hope you'll connect with some of our experts' thoughts on small shifts you can make in your life that will bring you peace, joy, and contentment. Warmest wishes for a sweet new year!
The Balm
Are you too on a quest for the perfect lip balm?
I've been searching for years, and the newest worthy competitor is totally old school: Carmex. Yep, the kind you find displayed on the drugstore counter, the one with the garish yellow packaging, the lip balm with the words "FOR-COLD-SORES" stamped in bold letters across the lid. [read more...]
Cupcake Love
Who doesn't love cupcakes? They're so cute and pretty and often small enough to justify eating more than one. They're perfect for parties and ideal for creative, noncommittal types who like to decorate things.
Here are a couple of cupcake tips for do-it-yourself-ers: [read on...]
Things We Love: Andrew's Local Honey
I actually don't even like honey very much, but when I sampled Andrew's Whipped Honey with Cinnamon at a local farmers market, I was hooked. I tasted it straight off a spoon, and it was delicious. It's also amazing spread on apples or challah, and makes the perfect Rosh Hashana gift. [read more...]
Nourish Yourself
If you’d like to spend the chagim reflecting and celebrating, rather than taking Tums and saying, “I ate too much,” take a look at these tips from integrative nutritionist and health counselor Monica Shah (idealbalanceinc.com). You can enjoy the holidays more (yes, even the food) when you choose to fill yourself with things that truly nourish you, body and soul. [read on...]
Autumn Apple Cake
This rich, warm cake is perfect for autumn holiday meals. The simple recipe turns out an elegant dessert for your Rosh Hashanah or Succot table when you use a tabe pan or bundt pan. Use green apples and the tartness sings out against the sweet, spicy cake.
Pomegranate Spinach Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing
Yes, you can eat pomegranate seeds. Their health effects can be astounding (see Kosher Hostess Tip for more details), plus they taste really, really good. This salad is a wonderful mixture of cleansing foods and delicious flavors. The pomegranate seeds are sweet and tangy, and the lemon dressing is light but still flavorful enough to compete with the spicy spinach leaves.
Rosemary Chicken with Apples and Onions
This is a wonderful fall dish, and it's perfect for a warm Shabbat lunch or a two-day holiday. The chicken and onions become sweet from the juice of the apples and the meat just falls off the bone after the long cooking time.
There is very little fat in this recipe and you can remove the skin from the chicken for an even healthier dish. Serve this dish with easy rice pilaf from the box and a steamed green vegetable for a healthy and filling meal.
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