I never understood luddites - people who shun technology. I’ve always been of the basic opinion that technology is good and that it enhances our lives in positive ways. Even though we suffer from too much information, decision fatigue, and the lack of ability to know...
In Part 1, we talked about how transformation is an ongoing process and how the key to winning the amusement park game Whac-a-Mole can give us some insight into the best ways to deal with the fact that things will come up from time to time. Now we look at methods for...
From Silence to Success An interview with Marni Woolf By Penina Taylor A rising star on the Israeli acting scene, no one would guess that Marni Woolf (nee Schamroth) didn’t speak until she was five years old. Labeled as autistic and doomed to never be a fully...
A Not-So-Simple Truth An interview with Nina Tokayer By Penina Taylor We all know that social media can be a powerful tool, especially for those looking to become celebrities. Influencers and “micro” influencers abound – trying to make their mark on the world and a...
Did you miss us? If you are a regular visitor to our site, you probably noticed that we did not publish a January edition of UNORTHOBOXED. It’s been quite a month in my life. In December we made plans to fly to the US from Israel to visit my mother-in-law who had been...
Shredded Chicken Rolls Makes a full 10-12 rolls This recipe is all about flexibility and using what you have on hand. IngredientsLeftover soup chicken, bones discarded and chicken shredded 14 oz. bag of coleslaw mix OR 1¼ cups shredded white cabbage, ⅓ cup shredded...
Amazing Mashed Potatoes This recipe feeds a crowd.Ingredients5 lb of Yukon gold or potatoes of your preference, peeled or not (again, your preference) 8 quarts salted water Vegetable puree made from soup vegetables 2 large onions, sliced and caramelized 2 sticks...
Have you ever been in an arcade or an amusement park, and seen or played the game, “Whac-A-Mole”? It's shaped like a flat table with holes in it, and inside each hole is a plastic rodent, what they are calling a mole. Armed with a rubber mallet the player attempts to...
Creamy Potato Leek Soup with Dill Serves 8 to 10 Ingredients 1 to 2 large leeks, washed well, both white and green parts chopped 2 tablespoons oil/butter 6 to 8 Yukon Gold or any potato you prefer, peeled and cubed 8 cups vegetable stock Freshly ground black...
Beefy Potato Soup Serves 8 to 10IngredientsOil for sauteing 1 pound beef flanken or beef stew meat cut into bite-sized pieces 1 large onion minced 1 whole bulb garlic 2 pounds all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 large carrots, sliced into coins 1 knob celery...