Young, Broke and Kosher

“The only inevitable thing is change, except from a vending machine.” “What?” I was sitting on the couch when Ari read that. He handed me the piece of paper it was on and, sure e...

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Elizabeth Taylor has been talked about a lot in recent days -- her movies, her marriages, those eyes -- but the most interesting thing that has been mentioned is Jewish. Yes, Elizabeth Taylor is...

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As many of you know from a previous post, I was in a wedding last weekend. As I stood on stage with the rest of the bridesmaids (and bridesperson – yes, there was a guy bridesmaid), the rab...

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When I look in the mirror, I don’t see myself as beautiful. It’s hard to look at myself sometimes. I critique – is that a double chin I’m developing? Ooh, I look like a pizza face, ...

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In the next two weeks there are two weddings that I will be attending (Jenna and Sean, who are to the right, and Nelli and Uri, who are down below), and that has led me to do a lot of thinking ...

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When I grow up, I want to be Natalie Portman. She has been an icon in the Jewish community for years – beautiful, smart, talented and doesn’t get caught drunk in public. She’s a self...

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As a self-proclaimed entertainment industry brat, I get into the Oscars every year almost out of habit. With a father who knows so many people who are coming up and collecting awards, let alone...

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This morning I was listening to the radio when I heard Jamie Oliver. For those of you who don’t know who he is, he is an English chef who has been the host of many cooking shows, including ...

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Tonight's dinner it had to be fast, as Ari was heading off to class. The result was fish tacos done quick and dirty: Health Factor: 5. There are some good things in there -- cabbage that I mari...

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So in addition to our video developments (I'm shooting a part of the next one tomorrow), I am also launching a 365 photo project for my food. It's called "What's For Dinner?" Here's how it work...

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Believe it or not, wine in the kosher world is a very tricky subject, not to mention one with a nasty reputation with vino lovers. When people often think kosher wine, they think of the syrup...

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I gave a salute to my veggies and vegans the other week, telling you guys how much I love you and how much I feel your struggle to eat. But it seems like all of a sudden it has become a fad....

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After much procrastinating, I have finally done it: Made a video! Our YouTube Channel is YoungBrokeKosher, and features this first video. Enjoy it! In the meantime, here is the recipe for Medi...

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Recently, I was out with my friend Merav. We were driving in her car to a place I don’t really recall right now, but we were discussing my monetary situation. At the time, it was incredibly...

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On Friday night at the Sephardic Temple in Los Angeles, I sat next to a man named Joe. Although he lives here in the United States now, he came with his wife to the United States almost 60 y...

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Recently, I talked about the connections between Islam and the Jewish people , and how building bridges inspires me in the kitchen. Yet here is another question about the distances between Jews ...

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Okay, from the headline, I am sure that you are going to think that this post will be a little nuts (unless you haven’t watched “The Princess Bride” – and if you haven’t, please go wa...

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I love salt. If you ask me what item I would totally be lost without in the kitchen, those little white granules are my number one power player. Salt has an amazing history, as it often was...

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I have a friend Sunny, an Iranian Jew who could probably compete with me in the “most energy” department. She hosts a conversation café in Long Beach, where all faiths can represent and ...

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It’ll be time soon. I’ll be looking in my freezer, and my meat supply will be running low. Sooner or later, it’ll be time to head back up to Los Angeles with my cooler and stock up on ko...

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People often ask me what I don’t like to eat, as I like almost everything. Typically, I only say bananas, as my sensitive palette doesn’t like the aftertaste of them and how they can over...

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Being kosher can be a tremendous challenge. Since the majority of the world’s Jews no longer keep the practice, it’s not something that many people don’t understand. I have been questio...

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It’s been a while since I have been back here. So it’s time to shake off some dust and stretch out my apologies to the people who love YBK. The past few months have been the source of ...

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Hey everyone! Product of the Week will be back next week, but this week we will be featuring Punktorah.org, where I have written a d'var of my favorite Torah portion. Enjoy! http://punktorah.o...

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This week, the Internet has been abuzz about the “It Gets Better” project launched by Dan Savage. Mind you, I think this project is important. Letting teenagers know that suicide is not ...

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