My mom used to make Vishnik, a Romanian sour cherry brandy. It was an old family recipe handed down from my great-grandfather. He operated a brandy distillery, and his sons, including my grandfather, Wolf, went into the business. The business mostly catered to the small Jewish community in Comanesti, Romania, and the surrounding villages. The … Continue reading The History of Jews and Alcohol

When I'm in New York City, I always try to visit the Lower East Side to treat myself to Ashkenazi Jewish food that is quintessential New York. It's not the bagel but the knish. It's just that the knish has never made it big as a culinary icon. What's a knish? It's a traditional Jewish pastry … Continue reading The Quintessential Jewish New York Food: The Knish

I'm pretty sure humour is part of my DNA. Many people are funny, but can they write funny? Whether you are writing novels, screenplays or comedy monologues, there are skill sets that need to be developed. There is also a wide array of humour that resonates with diverse audiences. In this blog post, we will … Continue reading The Different Forms of Humour