Cooking Kosher – The Indian Way

Kosher food in India has always been close to the original food cooked in Israel. I found some recipes to be completely new using Indian spices and herbs, including coriander, coconuts, turmeric, bitter gourd, etc. The Jewish clan realized that India had much to offer...

In Memoriam: Heroes Lost in 2012

In a year filled with discoveries, triumphs, and conflicts, we also faced the loss of many distinguished Americans, without whom the world seems diminished.  These outstanding individuals include seven innovators  who are noteworthy because of their own pioneering...

July 2011 in Iceland- Will the Sun Ever Set?

  Iceland is definitely one of the most mysterious and misunderstood countries in the world. Few have visited the land of fire and ice, but those who do make the trek certainly find that it is absolutely different from anything they have ever experienced before. The...

How to Best Dress for Airplane Travel: Seven Tips

  Plane travel today can make our lives so much easier. But it can also be a frustration when you are trying to determine what to wear for an airplane flight.  Planes are notorious for fluctuating temperatures, sardine-like seating arrangements, long security lines,...