Photo: Just in time for Passover, Birthday Cake Macaroons! The Manischewitz Company, the largest marketer of kosher foods in North America, has unveiled a fresh new look for its iconic brand. For over 130 years, The Manischewitz Company’s mission has been to bring families to the table and reconnect with tradition through food. The brand’s…
Passover, which begins this year at sundown on March 30, is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays. Every year families gather around the seder table to celebrate their Jewish heritage and commemorate the freedom of the Jewish people from Egyptian slavery and their Exodus from Egypt more than 3,000 years ago. Often Jewish…
According to The Oregonian, Russian-speaking immigrants are one of Portland’s largest immigrant groups. Even so, the cuisines of Russia seem to be sadly underrepresented in this town. Fortunately, with the arrival of Kachka, Portlanders can now enjoy classic Russian specialties such as blini, vareniki (dumplings) and ukha (fish soup). Kachka opened in fall 2013 to…
Summer is the perfect time to linger over a selection of small plates. Portland’s restaurants take advantage of the season’s fresh produce, creating dishes with a variety of tastes and textures. A light meal of small plates stimulates the palate without overwhelming the appetite. Enjoy an evening walk along the waterfront, and then sample some…
As summer begins, the familiar aroma of the BBQ grill begins to waft in the air around 5 pm in neighborhoods every- where as the evening meal shifts from the kitchen table to the back patio. Summer weather can be unpredictable here in the Pacific Northwest, so it is not unusual to see someone grilling…
While it might be a few months until barbecue season, a trip to Toji Korean Grill House satisfies the urge for grilled meat. The restaurant features tabletop gas grills where you may cook short ribs, brisket, rib-eye, skirt steak and chicken to your satisfaction. If you’re unsure of how to achieve the best grilling results,…
Independence Day in Israel, April 16 this year, means the usual parties, fireworks, traffic jams and community festivals, but more than anything else … the heralding of “barbecue season!” If you think you know what a barbecue is, think again! Here in Israel, it’s not the beloved BBQ I knew from back home in New…
