Each December — sometimes in November (even in January) — Jewish families around the world light candles, spin dreidels, and enjoy delicious fried foods in celebration of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival ...

We’ve all been there. Maybe a text arrives from a close friend or family member: someone they love has died. Your heart aches for them. You want to offer comfort, say something helpful, but the words ...

There’s something timeless about coffee cake. It’s the kind of treat that feels just right at home on a brunch table as it does next to your morning cup of joe. But what exactly is coffee cake? Here’s ...

When a baby is born, life changes — especially for the new parents. But there’s another transformation that often happens to people who’ve already raised children of their own: the shift into ...

There are endless choices of bread. There’s your standard white bread that is more milquetoast than toast worthy; a baguette that might require dental surgery after one bite; and sourdough, which can ...

You’ve witnessed it countless times. You’re at a birthday party. At some point, the guest of honor is seated at the center of a table so everyone can serenade her. The lights are turned down, and out ...

Summer’s here, and the air is thick with the scents of sizzling meat, fragrant herbs, and smoking wood. But is your neighbor grilling, barbecuing, or smoking? While these terms often get used ...

The phrase “don’t mix family with business” has been passed down for generations, often with cautionary tales in tow. It’s true that working alongside loved ones can present unique challenges, but it ...

Life is full of unanswered questions. Who built Stonehenge? Did Oswald act alone? (OK, maybe not that one anymore.) And my favorite: Who let the dogs out? When it comes to baked goods, one question ...

When someone dies, we often feel grief, sadness, and loss. But we also can experience moments of joy, laughter, and gratitude when remembering the life of a loved one. A celebration of life ceremony ...

Prep a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or wax paper. Remove the pan from heat and add the crispy rice cereal, one cup at a time, until the cereal is fully coated in the chocolate ...

Tell me if this sounds familiar: You’re baking a cake or cookies, and you have some leftover raw chocolate. So you think, “I’ll just have a little taste,” and you sneak a bite of it. You’re expecting ...