Corn Pashtida for the late Netta Epstein | Photo by: Dan Peretz, Styling: Nurit Kariv

 Corn Pashtida (Casserole)

“A Place at the Table” is a commemorative project that documents the favorite dishes of those lost on October 7 with the help of their families.   Ayelet Epstein can make her corn pashtida (casserole) recipe with her eyes closed. Since her children were little, this recipe has been a dinner staple in their home. WhenContinue reading ” Corn Pashtida (Casserole)”

Schnitzel with Tomato Pasta for the late Aviad and Gideon-Harel (Gigi) Rivlin | Photo by: Dan Perez. Styling: Nurit Kariv

Schnitzel with Tomato Pasta

“A Place at the Table” is a commemorative project that documents the favorite dishes of those lost on October 7 with the help of their families.   In the Rivlin family home in the ultra-Orthodox moshav Tifra, lunchtime was eaten when the kids would get home from school. The aroma of fried onions would mingle withContinue reading “Schnitzel with Tomato Pasta”

Pigs in a Blanket and Ptitim (Israeli couscous) for the late Gaya Halifa | Photography: Dan Peretz, Styling: Nurit Kariv

Pigs in a Blanket and Ptitim (Israeli couscous)

“A Place at the Table” is a commemorative project that documents the favorite dishes of those lost on October 7 with the help of their families.   “If Gaya could see me standing here, cooking and being photographed, she would burst out laughing,” says Sigal Halifa, wiping away tears of both pain and laughter. “Gaya lovedContinue reading “Pigs in a Blanket and Ptitim (Israeli couscous)”

Angel Hair pasta. photo by: Itamar Ginzburg

Lemon Angel Hair Pasta

“When my youngest son, Uri, was young, he preferred food without sauce. We used to prepare this pasta with a mild sauce specifically for him, and it eventually became one of our favorite dishes”

Pasta Bolognese | Photographer: Itamar Ginsburg. Food Stylist: Einav Riechne

Pasta Bolognese

We have yet to encounter a child who refuses this pot of pasta and we absolutely understand why