If you ever travelled in developing countries you’d realize that the notion of gracious hospitality has zero relationship to income levels. One might even argue that it has an inverse relationship….the less money the warmer the welcome.  And one early Sunday morning Ofer and I proved this relationship beyond a doubt in Wincoma, NY; a… Read More »

Shakshuka (Arabic: شكشوكة‎; Hebrew: שקשוקה‎) is Middle Eastern dish consisting of poached eggs cooked in a sauce of tomatoes, peppers, onions, and spices (often including cumin, turmeric, and chillies), and usually served with pita for mopping up. But for those of us who grew up on shakshuka breakfasts in Israel, it means home. It means taking time on a Shabbat morning to make a feast of poached eggs and serving them to friends. It’s a tradition and we love…

It’s a stretch of sand just 3 miles from the house. It’s a town beach where moms come with their vans and strollers and Teens party after hours, but it’s a whole different place when you kayak to it with your son and spend the night swimming, cooking and setting up camp. Ofer and I…