by EVJCC | Apr 30, 2020 | Arts & Culture, Community, Jewish Life & Learning
If we had to name one silver lining in everyone staying home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it would be that people are finding ways to stay connected and involved in their community. This past weekend, the East Valley JCC held our first-ever event open to anyone in...
by EVJCC | Apr 6, 2020 | Food
Are you looking for another option for breakfast during Passover when you tire of Matzah Brei? Here’s a recipe from Chef Melinda McNeil, which she made with assistance from her 4-year-old sous chef. Yield: 6 cups Ingredients 6 sheets matzoh (2 ½ c crushed)¾ c...
by EVJCC | Apr 5, 2020 | Food
Back in the 1980s, the Jewish Organization of Tempe (J.O.T.), which was the predecessor of the East Valley JCC, published a cookbook. Aaron Blau, board chair of the EVJCC, shared the following recipe, which has become a family favorite for Passover. (Pictured above is...
by EVJCC | Apr 3, 2020 | Food
When you start craving sweets during Passover, here’s a recipe from Chef Melinda McNeil that should please any sweet tooth. Ingredients 4-6 sheets matzah 6 oz (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter 1 c packed brown sugar ½ tsp vanilla pinch salt ¾ c chocolate chips ¾ c...
by EVJCC | Apr 3, 2020 | Food
Chef Melinda McNeil shares her recipe for coconut macaroons. Ingredients 2 5 oz bags shredded unsweetened coconut4 egg whites2 T honey1 tsp vanilla¼ tsp almond extract (optional)¼ tsp salt½ c sugar Directions Preheat oven to 350. Grind coconut in food processor. ...