It’s Whole Grains Month and I’m celebrating with this satisfying Middle Eastern barley and herb salad. Barley has a satisfying chew, is high in protein and out-fibers many other whole grains. Originally posted for Huffington Post on 05/30/2011 Meatless by the Book If you want to find justification in the Bible for any sort of behavior, it’s in…
Belila – Barley and Dates for a Sweet New Year
Enjoy a bowl of Belila for breakfast. I make my Belila with barley which is chewy and filling. The dates add just a touch of sweetness. Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, one of the happiest of Jewish Holidays, begins Friday at sundown. We wish each other l’ shana tovah, a shining new year. We…
The Eating of the Greens | St. Patrick’s Day Wild Greens and Barley
Wild greens are fresh and abundant in the spring. They can add a burst of flavor and brightness to any whole-grain dish. Celebrate St. Patricks Day with a hearty bowl of wild greens and barley. The Eating of the Greens Originally posted for Huffington Post on 3/16/2015 Wearing green on St. Patrick’s Day brings good…
Seven Sacred Foods Salad
Three Holidays, One Umoja Recipe I had Chanukah in mind with this recipe, which I demoed yesterday at Temple Solel’s first-ever Jewish Vegetarian Food Festival, but it would be happy to be on anyone’s holiday table. With Chanukah, Christmas and Kwanzaa all clustered together in the same week, it’s an opportunity to celebrate our cultural…
