Debra Eckerling

Los Angeles

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Contributing Writer at Jewish Journal (Los Angeles)

Host at The DEB Show

Articles

Amy Bebchick: OneTable, Shabbat and Gazpacho On-The-Go

1 week ago | jewishjournal.com | Debra Eckerling

OneTable is the AirBNB of Shabbat. Aimed at adults 21 to 39, it provides a platform for Shabbat hosts and guests to connect with one another, while giving them resources and support they need to start or restart their Friday night Shabbat practice. “One of our taglines at OneTable is called Find Your Friday,” Amy Bebchick, Chief Program Officer of OneTable, told the Journal.
Vegan Barbecue Off the Grill

1 week ago | jewishjournal.com | Debra Eckerling

Great barbecue is all about texture and depth of flavor. It does not need to involve meat, chicken or fish to be delicious. It doesn’t even have to be made on a grill!For many years vegan, kosher sushi chef Marisa Baggett competed in Memphis’ kosher barbecue competition with her award-winning team, Adam’s Ribs. “This tofu is a tribute to Memphis-style barbecue, but with a twist,” Baggett told The Journal.
The Why, What, How of Comp Titles for Your Nonfiction Book Proposal

1 week ago | writersdigest.com | Debra Eckerling

“Book Comps”—aka comparable/comparison titles—is one of the most important sections of your nonfiction book proposal. (How to Write a Great Overview for Your Book Proposal.)The reason? Past sales are proof of future sales. Book comps are bestselling titles in your genre that are similar to—but different from—yours.
Collaboration with Chuck Anderson, Dave Jackson & Tim Lewis

1 week ago | thedebmethod.com | Debra Eckerling

About Deb The creator of The D*E*B Method, Debra Eckerling is a project catalyst who works with individuals and small businesses to strategize, set goals, and manage their projects.
Author Dawn Lerman Cooks Up - and Shares - Memories for Father’s Day

2 weeks ago | jewishjournal.com | Debra Eckerling

For author Dawn Lerman, food memories of her father are an everyday occurrence. Lerman’s book, “My Fat Dad: A Memoir of Food, Love and Family with Recipes,” is a celebration of her “rock star” ad man dad. Al Lerman was responsible for iconic slogans such as “Soup is Good Food,” “Coke is it“ and “Leggo my Eggo.“ It’s no wonder food was central to her upbringing, and food memories abound.
Sam E. Goldberg: Respect the Chain, Restaurants and Ratatouille

2 weeks ago | jewishjournal.com | Debra Eckerling

You have to really love food to create a food show. You also need to have a unique and personal take. Sam E. Goldberg is the creator and host of “Respect the Chain,” a pop culture travel food show that dives into the stories behind America’s most iconic restaurant chains and the people – like Goldberg – who love them. “Whether it’s Moe’s versus Chipotle, ketchup versus mustard, everybody’s got an opinion and everybody’s educated enough to discuss it,” Goldberg, who is team ketchup, told the Journal.
Happy Hoffman: Music, Emotion and Gluten-Free Cinnamon Challah

3 weeks ago | jewishjournal.com | Debra Eckerling

Musician Happie Hoffman is a former non-cook who discovered the joy of cooking during the pandemic, when she was living in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Cooking, like music, is a way to connect to your roots and has the power to heal your soul“I understood that if I wanted to have a proper Shabbat meal, I had to learn how to make it for myself,” Hoffman told The Journal. She wanted to enjoy the tastes and the feelings she associated with Jewish holidays in her youth, but did not have the cooking skills.
Celebrate Donut Day Every Day

3 weeks ago | jewishjournal.com | Debra Eckerling

You’ve heard of Christmas in July. How about Hanukkah in June? While the first Friday of the month, June 6, is National Donut Day, these wonderful treats can — and should — be enjoyed year-round. Here are some recipes to try. Laurie Fleming, founder of Fork to Spoon, makes delicious donuts in the air fryer. “Air fryer Jewish donuts, or sufganiyot, offer a healthier, crispy alternative to the traditional deep-fried version,” Fleming told the Journal.
Chametz Time: Recipes from Joan Nathan, Debbie Kornberg and Judy Elbaum

4 weeks ago | jlivingmedia.com | Debra Eckerling |David Nemetz

Passover is a time for beautiful Seders, family bonding and lots of matzah. When it’s time to break the Passover carb-fast, everyone seems to have a different food they enjoy that welcomes carbohydrates back to the table. JLiving spoke with three amazing women who work in the Jewish foodie space to ask about their favorite break-the-Passover-fast foods. They also shared some helpful tips for pre-holiday, during and post-holiday.
Gina Raphael: The Golda Project

4 weeks ago | jlivingmedia.com | Debra Eckerling |David Nemetz

Gina Raphael is founder of The Golda Project; her co-founder is Shana Glassman. Their mission: Strengthening Israel, one woman at a time. This movement for women welcomes all Jews under the wide umbrella of allies for Israel. Raphael fell in love with Israel during her junior year of college during a famous archaeological dig. She’s a graduate of Wellesley College and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.