Rest in peace Ruth Hampel who has died aged 96. Her extraordinary life story - which could be dubbed Stalin and m, as she's the daughter of European Communists who went to live in Soviet Russia in the 1930s. Amazing story of what happened to idealists in the Workers' Paradise... and if you survived the Purges, during the 'Great Patriotic War'. Plus a fruit tart recipe which came from her mother

Rest in peace Ruth Hampel who has died aged 96. Her extraordinary life story - which could be dubbed Stalin and m, as she's the daughter of European Communists who went to live in Soviet Russia in the 1930s. Amazing story of what happened to idealists in the Workers' Paradise... and if you survived the Purges, during the 'Great Patriotic War'. Plus a fruit tart recipe which came from her mother
When life gives you lemons and cumquats, make cumquat marmalade! Add star anise, cardamom and orange flower water and the result is warm, spicy and wonderful. Or mix it up with different spices and a little alcohol - you won’t be sorry!
Fancy summer in Jerusalem? in beaugiful historic Ein Kerem. in fact? try here …
What’s FB got to do with a Mediterranean recipe for vegan stuffed veges? You’ll find the whole story here, along with a wonderful tale of love and luck in post-WW2 USA, with a chance meeting on the Brooklyn train. Happy Passover and Happy Easter!
Two fab apple cakes for a sweet New Year. Simple lockdown-friendly recipes that you’ll make again and again. Wishing you all a happy healthy new year, and certainly a better one than the last!
It’s such a simple and delicious thing, so I’m responding to requests for recipes for Latkes by providing 3 different ones for this holiday season. The Jewish festival of Hannukah is the time to fry, baby, fry and to let the light in. Potato, carrot and sweet potato. Go on - have a go! Happy Holidays.
The amazing WW2 survival story of Agi Adler, may she rest in peace, who passed away this year. Archive photos and in-depth interviews about her life in Budapest before and during the war. Along with a recipe of course - the Hungarian potato bake Rakott Krumpli, the ultimate comfort food.