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TABLE OF CONTENTS SPOTLIGHT..............................................................12

BEAUTY BULLETIN: Relaxing Bride........................................................28

MIND OVER MATTER: So You’re Not Walking Around on Cloud Nine..........54

FROM SOUP TO NUTS: The Community Table.............................................74

GRIN AND BARE IT..................................................84

DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS..............................96

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have a picture in one of my many photo albums (remember those?), somewhere in the den taken some twenty-five years ago when vacationing with close friends one summer in a Westchester hotel. We have a lot of pictures from those days – all my generation does – but this one stands out and is embedded in my memory.

My friend’s oldest son who was about three is hugging my older daughter who was, therefore, around two. They are standing on a wide bright green carpet of fresh grass. It is an adorable photo. He is very tan, she is very fair. He is sporting a head of dark curls. Her hair is light blond and straight. Although he is a year older he appears to be a little shorter than she is. And quite a few pounds thinner.

Actually, she might be the one doing the hugging. It is an endearing captured moment and the physical contrast between the two is comical.

Like most of my friends who raised young children in the age of Canon Sure-Shots, we have hundreds – no, more likely, thousands – of photographs around the house. Some are in albums, others remain in their drugstore pouches complete with a set

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of negatives in the front compartment. Still more are in keepsake boxes in the basement. I used to look at them periodically but in this age of digital photography, scrolling through years’ worth of pictures right on our phones, who has the time or the inclination to pull out and sort through all those pouches? There are, therefore, many lovely and touching photographs I have probably forgotten about over the years but the two giggling toddlers holding on to each other as their young parents looked on still occasionally pops into my mind.

Two weeks ago I had reason to think about that picture again as I sat at the chupah of that friend’s son’s wedding. Snapping photos on our phones to be printed and framed for the sheva brochos two days later, we had great seats close to the front of the room and were able to see the genuine joy and excitement on the chosson’s face and he watched his kallah march down the aisle towards him. I have known the groom since birth and have watched him grow up with my own children. It is not unusu-

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al to sit at a wedding and think bittersweet thoughts about the passage of time. But here’s the thing. This young man about to be wed and embark on a wonderful new phase of his adult life was not even the curly-haired tot who used to play with my daughter. This was a son that hadn’t even been born when that shot was taken. He is son number three, two behind the child in the photo. His older brother, of the famous photo had marched down the aisle with his own family minutes before as had son number two. It wasn’t merely the passage of time, more like the disappearance of it. My mother always says, the older you get the faster the years fly by. How true.

It’s not always possible to notice time creeping by on a day to day basis, and harder, still, with our own children and families who we see constantly. But other people’s children who we only spend time with on spread out occasions are a much more sensitive and jarring gauge of the years passing. And nothing marks that change more blatantly than a wedding where our friends’ children are now becoming husbands and wives, their infant siblings have shot up in colleges and gap years in Israel and stride down the aisle heads taller, with the confidence of an adult; and their children’s children make their way

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to the chupah skipping to lively tunes as they toss rose petals by the fistful onto the white runner. Of course, if our friends are fortunate enough to have parents, watching that beloved senior generation proudly, if somewhat slowly, make their way down the wedding aisle also serves to remind us that time is indeed marching on.

Weddings are fraught with an abundance of emotions – all of them understandable and legitimate. Old fears, new worries, life-long dreams, hope and excitement. It is a wonderful yet nerve-wracking time for all involved. Although the planning seems endless the

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night itself passes in a flash. Our babies have grown up and are moving on. Our friends’ babies too are embarking on new journeys. So hard to believe.

Whether you are the fortunate one to be making a wedding or this time around are simply the happy guest, you are bound to get a bout of that old nostalgia as the celebration begins and the evening moves on. It is only to be expected. We can’t stop or even slow the passage of time but we can make sure to enjoy the blessings of each moment. We wish you a heartfelt Mazal Tov!

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azel Tov! You just became engaged.

How can you de-stress and create a calm time before you wedding day?

First, take care of all your appointments.

Make a to do list of all your wedding needs. Make sure to make your facial appointment at least one month before the wedding day. Have a hair and makeup trial at least four weeks before.

Your skin should be healthy and glowing the day of your simcha, so talk to your skin care specialist about developing a regimen to customize your skin care needs.

If you want try any drastic new looks with your haircut or color, give yourself at least two months before the wedding.

Once you have taken care of the details, it’s time to relax and pamper yourself. Go for a massage, make sure to take time to exercise, and don’t forget to watch your diet by trying to avoid foods that cause breakouts and bloating.

Some remedies that help to relieve stress include vitamin B (which nourishes the nervous system), whole wheat bread, and brown rice.

Drink a cup of peppermint tea before bed to relieve stress. Add honey to your tea (honey is known to replenish energy and also calms the mind and promotes rejuvenating sleep).

Foods that contain magnesium such as green vegetables like spinach and avocados have a calming effect and contain soothing properties that induce restful sleep.

A hot bath is great when you are anxious. It helps relax muscles and restore blood circulation. Try adding Epsom Salts or Dead Sea Salt to the water as they both work great for deep muscle relaxation.

Don’t forget to relax, have fun, and always smile!

Have a great Simcha, NAOMI

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Onto the siblings. Your sister is getting married!

Mazel tov! Here is a sampling of what you may be thinking or feeling… The family structure and family dynamic is changing and your relationship with your sister will change as well. Particularly if you are very close with your sister or brother getting married it is perfectly normal to feel a sense of sadness or loss at times. For some siblings it signifies the end of an era, the end of childhood as you knew it. The nuclear family (mom, dad and siblings) is shifting. Your sister is off to create her own nuclear family. No more fighting over sweaters or late night gossiping. So, if at times you are not completely tuned in to happy feelings all the time, that is OK. The Parents. Every parent wants to see her son or daughter find the one and settle into a healthy relationship.

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etting married changes your status from a single to a family to part of a different kind of community. It's also a time for exploring new recipes and expanding buy.cooking horizons. your Small, family-run What a perfect time to Jewish tap into The Community bakeries that once lay at the Table, Recipes and heart of close-knit urban Stories from The Jewish neighborhoods all over Community Center in Manhattan and Beyond (Grand America have fallen victim Central Publishing). Just get a taste from the delicious to the demise of the olddishes below.

school bakers, shifting demographics economic realities. But Green and Masala Chicken 4 TO 6 Berg seek to Stanley GinsbergSERVES and Norman We arebakeries often keep the memories of these Jewish inspired by the alive with their new book, Inside the Jewish culinary traditions Bakery: Recipes and Memories from the of diverse Jewish Golden Ages of Jewish communities.

Baking (Camino Jews Books). More than a collection of inrecipes, have lived India Inside the Jewish Bakery for chronicles thousands the of years—plenty of time history and traditions—as well as the assimilate Indian distinctive baked goods—ofto Ashkenazi Jewry flavors and spices in Eastern Europe and its immigration to such as masala, a America. Utilizing a vast array of sources, the spice mixture that is authors have crafted an ground engaging into a“edible paste. history.”

Masala chicken is

traditionally made KAMISHBROYT with heavy cream, but we use unsweetened coconut milk to lighten it up.

(Jewish Biscotti) You can make the Makes paste intwo about minutes andslices then to20three dozen refrigerate it for a day or two before you want to cook the chicken. Then it takes just 20 minutes to finish.

2 3/4 cups pastry or all-purpose flour Serve with basmati rice, Sautéed Greens with Shallots, cup less 1 Tbs. granulated sugar and1Chutney.

1/8 tsp. table salt

3/4 tsp. baking powder Ingredients: Masala Paste 1 cup chopped pecans, almonds or walnuts • 2 2/3 cupscup packed cilantro beaten eggleaves • 1 1/2 cup cup packed fresh mint leavesmelted unsalted butter, • 1 jalapeno pepper, coarsely chopped 1 tsp. vanilla extract • 4 to 5 garlic cloves (about 4 to 5 teaspoons) • 1/2 cup water

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Chicken • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) • 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 3/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch pieces • 2 teaspoons turmeric • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom whisk • 1/8 teaspoon ground clovesby hand until well • 1 cup unsweetenedblended, coconut milk 2 to 3 minutes. Add • 1/2 cup lemon juice chopped nuts and continue • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper mixing for black another minute.

3. Add the eggs, melted

Method: and vanilla extract, 1. To make the paste,butter combine all the ingredients in a then mix with a large spoon food processor or blender and puree until smooth. or ayour hands untiltransfer the dough (If making the paste day in advance, to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate.) is smooth and flexible.

2. In4.aOn large deep skillet, heat the oilpan, overform medium a parchment-lined sheet the heat.

Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, dough into a loaf about 4 in. wide and 2 in. until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken, Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the dough is turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves and set and light brown. cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken has 5.

Reduce oven about heat to F. Remove begun to turnthe golden, 7 300° minutes.

Add the the loaf from the oven and immediately slice masala paste, coconut milk, and lemon juice andit to a thickness. boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until tobring desired the is tender, abouton 15 the minutes.

Season with 6.chicken Arrange the slices parchment and salt and pepper and serve. return to the oven until browned and dry,

about 40 minutes. Remove to a rack and let Pappardelle cool. When cooled, dip the ends into melted Lamb chocolate, ifwith desired.

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This is our version of ethnic f u s i o delight— n—East Kichelach are a food minimalist’s (Morocco) light, airy morsels of crunch that were meets eaten West (Italy). It is like cookies or salty snacks. Wherever Eastern a perfect hearty European Jews settled, kichelach winter became pasta saucea mainstay nosh—the perfect accompaniment to that also works a piece of herring or a glass exceptionally of sweet wine, well when served over schnapps, tea or coffee—a delightful change from the ordinary. Today, steamed they’re spinach almost instead of pasta. impossible to find, but their memory lives on.

Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped (about

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1 cup) • 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped (about 2/3 cup) • 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb • 2 teaspoons ground coriander • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper • 2 tablespoons tomato paste • 1/2 cup dry red wine • 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes • 1 1/4 cups chicken stock • Pinch red pepper flakes (optional) • 1 pound pappardelle pasta • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

to the description of the Land of Israel as a “land flowing in milk and honey.”

The cake and brittle can be prepared a few days ahead. The cake will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week (do not freeze it), and the brittle should be kept tightly covered at room temperature.

Remember to bring the cake to room temperature, which takes at least 1 hour, before serving. For a version with a more traditional crust, see the variation at the end of the recipe.

Method: 1. In a Dutch oven or enamel pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the carrots, onion, and celery and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.

2. Turn up the heat to high. Add the lamb, coriander, fennel seeds, rosemary, thyme, and cumin. Saute, breaking the meat up while browning it, for 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the tomato paste and wine and simmer until the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.

3. Add the tomatoes with their juice and the stock and bring to a boil.

4. Cover the pan partially and simmer over mediumlow heat until the liquid is slightly reduced, 25 to 30 minutes. Adjust the seasoning and add the red pepper flakes, if using.

5. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes (or follow package directions). Drain well, transfer the cooked pasta to the sauce, and toss over low heat. Transfer the pasta onto a large serving platter, sprinkle with the mint, and serve.

Light and Creamy Cheesecake with Nut Brittle and Blueberries SERVES 10 New Yorkers have lots of opinions about cheesecake—not surprisingly, as it is a hometown favorite. This version made it into the book because it combines low-fat farmer cheese and goat cheese to lighten up the classic recipe, which relies heavily on rich cream cheese and sour cream or whipping cream.

The result is a light and tangy cake that we surround with a crunchy, nutty, caramel brittle.

Cheesecake is the main dessert made for Shavuot (the Jewish holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah to the Israelites at Mount Sinai), when it is customary to eat dairy foods. While there are many reasons for this tradition, one of the most compelling is the reference

Ingredients: • 1 pound low-fat farmer cheese • 3/4 cup (5 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature • 1 log (11 ounces) Montrachet goat cheese, at room temperature • Grated zest of 1 lemon • 1/4 cup lemon juice • 3/4 cup sugar • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract • Pinch of kosher salt • 6 extra-large egg whites (about 1 cup) • 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt or mascarpone • Nut Brittle (see recipe) • 1/2 pint fresh blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries Method: 1. Position a rack in the bottom third of the oven, and preheat the oven to 350 °F. 2. Grease an 8-inch springform pan and wrap the exterior with foil up the sides to make it watertight.

3. In a food processor, puree the farmer cheese, scraping down the sides of the bowl 2 or 3 times. Add the cream cheese and goat cheese and puree until smooth. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, vanilla, and salt and combine. Add the egg whites and continue to process the mixture until smooth. Pour the cheese mixture into the pan and tap it a few times on the counter to knock out any bubbles.

4. Set the springform pan in a roasting pan or other ovenproof pan with 2-inch sides.

5. Add 1 inch of boiling water to the roasting pan.

Carefully transfer the roasting pan to the lower third of the oven and bake until the cake is set and its edges are beginning to color, about 1 hour.

6. Remove the cake from the water bath and allow to cool in the springform pan to room temperature.

Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Run a thin knife around the sides of the pan then open the hinge and release the sides.

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8. Spread the yogurt or mascarpone over the top and sides of the cake.

9. Gently pat the brittle up the sides and gingerly press to help crumbs adhere to the cake. Serve with the berries.

Crust Variation: • 4 ounces graham crackers or gluten-free oat biscuits • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar • 4 tablespoon (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted organic butter Combine the crackers, sugar, and butter in a food processor and process into fine crumbs. Press into the bottom of the pan. Pour batter on top and follow baking directions above.

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It’s great sprinkled on almost anything—ice cream, sorbets, chocolate cake. You can’t go wrong.

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• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons water • 1/4 cup finely ground blanched hazelnuts • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional) • 1/8 teaspoon finely ground sea salt 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. If using organic sugar, pulsechop the sugar in a food processor fitted with a metal blade for 8 to 10 seconds to get the finer texture you will need for this recipe.

2. In a small heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cream of tartar, and water and bring to a rapid boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook (do not stir) until the caramel turns a golden brown color and smells like burnt sugar, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour the mixture onto the baking sheet and cool.

3. Break the brittle into pieces. Transfer to a food processor and pulse to grind to the consistency of sugar. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl, add the hazelnuts and ginger if using, and mix to combine.

4. Re-line the baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the caramel-nut mixture over it in an even layer. Bake until the caramel has melted again and begins to bubble, about 5 minutes.

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