
Some would say smell and taste carry memories with them far longer than any of the other senses and we would have to agree! Penny Gershman knows first-hand the history that one recipe can carry with it for generations and the important role food can play in remembering and honoring our family histories. For her, nothing demonstrates that more perfectly than her grandfather’s Orange Honey Cake Recipe.

It’s summertime! Cool down and refresh yourself with a glass of homemade O.J. According to the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, a glass of orange juice made with one orange gives you the US RDA (recommended daily allowance, which is 70 grams) of Vitamin C, along with other essential vitamins and minerals like calcium, potassium, and Vitamin A. Here are some fun ways to make orange juice at home, and involve the kids too!