With Easter on the horizon, you might be wondering what to serve at your dinner table this year. The Easter dinner table should be festive and fun, but it also needs to satisfy everyone with the right balance of colors, tastes, and textures. Here are eight easy Easter dinner ideas that will have your family […]

Every kitchen has its staples. More often than not, when you’re looking to pack flavor into a dish, the fish sauce will be one of the first ingredients you grab. This type of sauce has been a staple sauce in Asian cuisine for thousands of years, and it’s now enjoyed by people from different cultures […]

While Summer may be coming to a close, bring those fresh flavors back and remember the warmer, slower months that summer tends to bring. For my daughter and I, nothing screams hot weather and lazy days like our favorite BMT (or Margarita) Sandwiches.  Bonus points for sourcing the basil and tomato at home from your […]

Are you trying to add muscle for your summer beach body? Or maybe trying to lean up? Or maybe you just want to start eating healthier? Regardless of the reason – protein powders can help with all of the above. Protein is vital for your bodies basic abilities: cell production, muscle growth, and fuel. I […]

Canned peaches are a delicious and sweet dessert enjoyed by many. Whether you’re baking with them, eating them on their own, or putting them in a smoothie, canned peaches are always a good idea. Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission when you buy through our links, at no […]

Who doesn’t love the fall? Everything from cooler weather, the return of many professional sports, to the sounds and tastes of the season – think apples, cider donuts, and crinkly piles of leaves that demand to be jumped in! One of the Kookist family’s most favorite pastimes during this change in season is the ubiquitous […]

There is nothing great than having food cooked in the grill, be it roasts or other cooking. However, it can also be unpleasant and dangerous. For you to keep enjoying every meal from your cooking, you need always to keep your grill clean. A dirty grill can have an undesirable food flavour. Therefore, you need […]

YALE STROM Yale Strom is a klezmer musician who has been conducting major research about the musical cross-pollination of Klezmer Jewish music and Rom communities since 1981. Strom formed two klezmer bands called Hot P’stromi and Klazzj. For more information on Yale Strom, click here. YAM A yam is an edible, starchy tuber of a tropical vine, […]

XANTHAN GUM Xanthan gum is a food additive derived from bacteria in plants. It has wide applications, including thickening foods and replacing gluten in gluten-free cooking. Besides basic applications, xanthan gum can also be used in molecular gastronomy to create new textures for food. Xanthan gum can be found in most major supermarkets, Whole Foods, […]

PADDLE ATTACHMENT A paddle attachment fastens onto a stand mixer. It has a triangular shape with holes in the middle. It is designed to mix batter efficiently. PALE OF SETTLEMENT The Pale of Settlement (also called the Pale) was a part of the Russian Empire that Jews were allowed to settle upon permanently. The Pale […]

NAM PRIK (THAI FISH PASTE) Nam prik, also spelled nam phrik, is a hot Thai condiment and seasoning made of chilies, garlic, lime juice, shallots, and traditionally, fish sauce. Note that the latter is often made with shrimp and sometimes crab or pork. Faux fish—a vegetarian fish sauce—is available, though it is not necessarily certified kosher. You […]

JAGGERY Jaggery is an unrefined type of sugar which is used in many Asian countries such as India, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. Jaggery is usually made from sugar cane, date palm, or palmyra. In countries where it is prominent, jaggery is considered healthy because of its lack of refinement. Jaggery is available in some specialty […]

If you are looking for meal ideas to pack for a picnic, prepare breakfast, lunch or dinner, there are many types of foods that start with the letter E. Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission when you buy through our links, at no cost to you. Read more: […]

Au Jus comes in handy when it comes to enjoying a slice of meat. It’s a perfect way to complete your meat dish as it adds extra flavor and moisture to the dish to help you enjoy it. Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission when you buy through […]