Night Drive // All We Wanted Was A Little Fun

It was 11 p.m. on a Thursday night. The guys were chilling, planning to pick up some cholent and kishke, the perfect outlet after an intense week of learning. “Coming, Chilik?” they asked. I shrugged,...

An Israeli in North Korea // Secret Photos On An Unusual Trip

While the eyes of the world were focused on the threat of war emanating from the Far East, veteran Israeli press photographer, Moshe Shai, stood at the window of his Pyongyang hotel overlooking Kim...

Worth Your Salt // Are Low-Sodium Diets An “In-Salt” Not Only To Our Taste...

Low-salt diets are gross. Look, they are, let’s not pretend otherwise. Sure, you came up with a recipe for chicken soup that you claim is so good, you “totally can’t tell it’s salt-free,” but...

Coconut and Vanilla Bean Ice Pops

Few things are more perfectly paired than vanilla beans and warm milk, but creamy coconut milk is a delicious companion for vanilla. This recipe is the antithesis of those freezer-burned fudge pops from the...

Chilled Carrot Soup

This soup is rich in color and very light and refreshing. Feel free to serve it as shooters in a mini version. You can also mix in cold heavy cream to achieve a two-tone...

Fidget Spinner: Solution or Just More Spin? // All You Need To...

If you have children, you probably have a wide selection of fidget spinners in your house, with models ranging from plastic to stainless steel, glow-in-the-dark and adorned with LED lights. This strangely addictive handheld...

With Cup in Hand, Again // An Onion Now And Then Is One Thing,...

The first time Shifra* knocked on my door she held a large platter of chocolate and a welcome card. “How did you know I moved in?” I asked in surprise. Our plane had only touched...

Cherry and Walnut Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

This salad brings much needed lightness to an otherwise rich and hearty meal. The sweet fruit flavors really pop through the balsamic dressing, and give a unique taste to the dish. 8 cups mixed salad...

Home Alone // I Thought I Was Being Selfless

Vienna, Austria, 1981 Moments after Shabbos ended the phone rang. Thinking it was surely my husband, Avrumi, I rushed to answer it. Surprisingly, it was my father on the line, calling from Belgium. “Renee,” he said, speaking...
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Skinny Cooking with Victoria Dwek: Light Caesar Salad is the Perfect Midweek Dish

I love a fresh, crisp salad. But sometimes adding a flavorful dressing means it’s not a healthy choice anymore. Not this time! This Caesar Salad will satisfy your creamy dressing craving without undoing your day! Salad: 12 oz (1½...