At home in Alabama, Esther is scouring the farmers’ markets, preparing for her DC daughter’s return home and their first Shabbat together in a long time.

Shaina is leaving India, but she’s bringing home recipes for vegetable masalas, traditional Indian dishes with fragrant spices. With some okra from the Alabama farmers’ markets, mom can create tastes of India, too.

A simple salad shared by an Israeli friend takes just minutes to make and refreshes on the hottest summer days—but does little to calm a mother’s worries about her daughter.

Knaidel or kneydl? Both taste delicious, but only one made a spelling bee champion.

South India’s famed breakfast is dosa, a gluten-free crepe made from ground rice and lentil. It’s a perfect wake up for your taste buds, dipped in sambar (lentil soup) and coconut chutney.