The best part about writing a food blog is by far all the people you connect with along the way-- not only online but offline. It's so rewarding to be introduced to someone and have them immediately say they follow your blog or they made one of your featured recipes. Today's recipe is not one of my mom's nor is it one that I've adapted. It's actually from my children's orthodontist. Yes, amidst all the talk of retainers, palate expanders and braces, our conversations took a left turn to cooking. I would have never known that Dr. Gibbs … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2015
Peanut Butter Cake with Peanut Butter Drizzle
April 6, 2015 By Leave a Comment
No one will ever suspect how healthy this cake is. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and made with all wholesome, healthy ingredients. And, guess what? It's Kosher for Passover! I know most people are probably done focusing on the dietary restrictions accompany the Passover holiday but, this year, BOTH of my kids want to try to go without eating any foods that contain flour the entire eight days. That's nearly impossible as their diet's main ingredient is FLOUR! Last week I reached out to Lauren Kelly, a local nutritionist I've … [Read more...]
Passover: Brownies
April 3, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Ahem. Take one look at these brownies and you tell me....do they look kosher for Passover to you? How can you tell they don't contain any flour or baking powder? Well, you can't tell... Absolutely NOTHING in these brownies is sacrificed. Not looks. Not even taste. That's right my friends. Another simple, easy, Passover dessert that plays nice with your taste buds. … [Read more...]
Haroseth with Pears, Pecans and Figs
April 2, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Haroseth is a chopped nut and fruit mixture served during the Passover Seder. It's usually eaten between two pieces of matzoh, to represent the mortar used by Jews in building palaces and pyramids of Egypt during their slavery. I simply cannot figure out why I eat this amazingly flavorful fruit dish only two days out of the entire year. It should NOT only be designated for this holiday. Like many other dishes I've tackled, once in the kitchen and confronted with the ingredients and the directions, I couldn't believe how easy it is to … [Read more...]
