Everything is so much better in mini, right? Well cuter at least! Last week my cousin Leon came over to hang out and its become tradition that every time he comes over, I feed him. It’s become the unspoken rule. A lot of the time when I have people over I spend forever in the [...]
Recently I was asked to do a guest post for CookKosher.com, a website with a database of kosher recipes submitted by your average hobby cook, down to the experts… Many of you who are not kosher will probably think that doing so would be really difficult and pretty much impossible, but with help from our [...]
While taking a break from the world of recipe development to try out Blue Apron’s meals (see previous post), I have to admit that I had been starting to feel pangs of withdrawal symptoms from my usually bare canvas of a kitchen. Most of the time I just go with the flow, buy whatever ingredients [...]
One of my favorite things to do when I have spare time is to get down and dirty in the kitchen and create new recipes but let me tell you, honestly, sometimes it gets really tiring – especially when trying to keep up with new recipes for all of you readers out there! I was [...]
If you’re anything like me, you love having people over and of course if you are having people over, you always want to make sure that you have enough for your guests to eat. I always have different home made snacks on my coffee table and often give my friends little going away presents with [...]
I know it sounds crazy, making your own bagels, and really it is crazy but honestly, I just couldn’t help myself. Being able to make something that seems so complicated, something that most people wouldn’t even dream about making is just so exciting to me. Bagels are a weakness, I mean who doesn’t like a [...]
Before I start on this post I have to get something out in the open… Yes, I do make spelt bread and I do go to Soul Cycle a few times a week but no, I am by no means a health freak so do get scared off just yet. You’re probably thinking, “wow, spelt… [...]
Here’s a tip for those of you who get frustrated when chopping herbs… you start chopping and as you get going they fly everywhere? I know. When chopping herbs, be it parsley, chives, dill or cilantro,, toss a little salt onto the cutting board; it will keep the herbs from flying around.
Don’t you just love animal crackers? Yummy cookies in the shape of teeny cute animals? I know I do! Something funny happened on Thursday, I woke up with a strong urge to make my own animal crackers – why? I have no idea! I don’t normally crave this type of cookie, chocolate chip is [...]
Anyone who knew my grandma Helena will know that she was an incredible cook. She was born in Syria, moved to Israel as a young girl, then onto the Philippines and eventually she made it to America. Of course she naturally had the cooking gene that made her food taste so good but you could [...]
