Sephardic Spice Girls

Rebecca Amato Levy was the matriarch and “keeper of the traditions” of the Rhodesli community in Los Angeles.

This is the way our grandmothers cooked and you can really feel (and taste) the love.

This light soup is flavored with generous amounts of fresh lemon juice, dried mint and lots of garlic (but I cheated and used fresh mint).

What could be better than the enticing aromas of freshly baked Purim treats.

In November 2021, we were full of plans.

Our absolute favorite dish that my mother would make for Friday nights was her one and only meat and potato Pastelle.

Praying that my amazing father David ben Rosa can have his two favorite foods: bread and ground beef at home, very soon. 

Soups are one of my favorite things to make and bean soups are a staple in my house. I love to throw a lot of vegetables in the pot. Adding beans makes the soup a hearty, complete meal

The entwining of cultures is truly beautiful to behold. It teaches us that through food we spread our heritage, our experience and most importantly our love for one another and beyond.