Mother-Son Duo: Rivky and Moshe Yehuda Kleiman

What was dinnertime like in the Kleiman home when the kids were younger?

Moshe Yehuda: My mom always had great taste, but dinners were kid-friendly when I was growing up. Our palates definitely were cultivated over the years.

Rivky: My dinners were meatballs and spaghetti, schnitzel, etc. I was a hero if I made a simple mac ’n cheese. But most of my kids had more discerning palates for the simple reason that I wasn’t afraid to introduce them to different flavors.

How did the in-law children acclimate to having a famous foodie as a mother-in-law?

Rivky: My daughters-in-law happen to be terrific in the kitchen, which is a blessing for my sons. My sons-in-law are happy too! They get to taste all the family faves. Some of my daughters love the kitchen more than others, but no one goes hungry.

Moshe Yehuda: One sister-in-law used to only eat meat well-
done. Now she won’t touch any meat that is less than
medium rare!