Blog — KoogleBites

There are days I come home from work and the last thing I want to do is cook an elaborate dinner or any dinner really. There are nights I have cheese sticks and crackers for dinner. Or, I order take out from my favorite take out - Ali Baba. I LOVE Ali Baba, I love their chicken with rice, lettuce and pita! I am addicted! I even got Joel on the Baba Band Wagon! It is that good!

Dinner, SavorySarah MichaelsJanuary 19, 2018Comment

Sonia Jeruchim's Potato Soup

During World Wars people sacrificed their families, their homes and their health. It has always amazed me how resilient people are at their most desperate times. When it comes to World War II and the Holocaust, being a Jew, I have a certain feeling as most Jews have about that time in our history. I am in awe when it comes to the survivors and their resilience to start a new life, move to a new country, start a family, learn a new language. Could we do that today? Could I/we move to a new country, learn a new language, get married and have kids all without having your family close by? Their stories are amazing and moving. Through all their suffering and eventual joy, they remember the recipes and foods of their past. It's what links the past and the present.

Dinner, Holocaust Survivor Recipe, Soups and Stews, SavoryKoogleBitesMay 5, 2017Comment

Spiced Cauliflower Parsnip Soup

Last year I found out I have Osteoarthritis. I was shocked! I am only 43 and when I think of arthritis I think of individuals in their 60's. I still had 20 years to go! The arthritis was in my knees. It was then I sat back and thought about my lifestyle. I am overweight. I work on my feet over 9 hour days. I am up and down stairs all day long. I walk miles over the course of one week. I was a runner and ran about 10 miles a week. So, after all this activity and working on my feet on hard floor I looked back and thought, okay now I know why I have arthritis. People say it is because I am addicted to Diet Coke, which is true and I admit does not help, but it is not the only culprit. It was also my diet. I ate a LOT of pasta. It was my go to dish because it was always a one or two pot meal. No fuss no muss.

DinnerKoogleBitesJanuary 21, 2016Comment

Hungarian Chicken

This all started when I was researching historical ethnic Jewish dishes. I was so excited when I found a recipe for Hungarian Chicken. I am not Hungarian, my grandparents are from Belarus, Lithuania and Russia. However, I love chicken dishes, especially, European older dishes.

DinnerSarah MichaelsMay 12, 2015Comment