Sfingi: Italian doughnuts
In my Christmas column last year, I wrote about my family's Christmas Eve menu and how it changed when I began hosting duties. I shared the recipes for Decadent Hot Chocolate and Spiced Apple Cider. I also mentioned one other item on the menu called sfingi. This week, I describe what it is and share the recipe.
Churches celebrate Jewish roots of Christianity
The Christian Church includes not only the New Testament
What is Said
Responding to whispered criticisms that this column writes too much about the Morgan Hill society scene, I ventured away from my usual working hours of cocktail time to an early Wednesday morning gathering of the "church ladies" at Sue's Coffee Roasting Company in Gilroy.
Congregation Emeth celebrates 35th anniversary
In 1977, the South Valley was a much different place: a smaller, less diverse population meant fewer Jews living in Hollister, Gilroy and Morgan Hill. Stuart Blumberg, a Gilroy resident at the time, reflects back on "how alone South County Jews felt, transplanted from elsewhere and seeking spiritual support."
MATHESON: Non-conference schedule doesn’t tell much about TCAL
A lot of top talent was lost last year, which should only make
Public hearing on water board pay increase set for Oct. 28
Santa Clara Valley Water District board members will consider
An update on Islamic Center plans in San Martin
Santa Clara County Supervisor Mike Wasserman received inquiries
Going the Extra Mile to Make a Wine Tour Special
A short time ago, a local elementary school asked me if I would


















