Musings of a Kosher Cook

I grew up in a big city.  I guess the neighborhood where I lived as a kid is technically the suburbs, but it still has a big city feel due to the very close proximity to the city.  Big buildings.  Lots of cars.  Fast pace of life.  When I got married, my husband and I moved to a different area in the same city, a part that is somewhat more urban and less suburban than the area in which I grew up.  We liked the area, had friends there, and at that time, I worked nearby.  Yes, it was fast paced, but it was really all I ever knew as home. Fast forward a few years.  We were looking to move to New Jersey, but now we are specifically looking for a neighborhood that was very suburban.  What do I mean by that?  Little traffic, less overall congestion (not only cars but also buildings), a neighborhood that is easy to walk around, among other qualities.  But of utmost importance to us was a home with a big backyard. Backyards are gre...

A couple weeks ago I wrote about the Bon Appetit 2019 Healthyish Farmers' Market Challenge.  I'm happy to say, I have completed the challenge by trying all 10 fruits/vegetables/herbs on their list.  I've already written about how I prepared some of them; this post is to let you know about the remaining few. Mint I prepared this minty limeade recipe from Bon Appetit, which was the one listed in the Challenge. I didn't think I liked fresh mint, but after drinking this I'm converted! With a hefty dose of mint leaves (see below, picked that morning!), the puckering acidity of the citrus, and just enough sweetness, this drink was just what I needed on a hot summer day. I used 2 liters of seltzer, which was perfect for our group.  I'm definitely looking forward to making this one again. Swiss Chard I feel like if you get great product, you shouldn't need to do much to it for the end result to be delicious.  I was looking for a way to prepare the...