This post has been a VERY long time coming! I’ve been reading fantasy books since 2006. Yes, I know the year because it all began with a series you all know…The Twilight Saga! That’s right, it all began with a book about teenage vampires. My co-worker insisted I give it a shot and I was […]
What I’m Buying for Passover at Home
I’ve never been home for Pesach before and I know I’m not alone. So many of us were planning to go to family or hotel programs but with everything cancelled this year, we are faced with quite the challenge. How to prepare last minute in the middle of a pandemic for our first Pesach at […]
Easy Hamantaschen Dough
Here is a great hamantaschen dough that does not have to be refrigerated before you roll it out. I also love that you don’t need a stand mixer. Just a bowl and a spoon. This dough reminds me of a sugar cookie dough and it is very easy to handle. If you are looking for a richer […]
Carrot Cake Hamantaschen
Yeah, these are as legit as they look!! Shredded carrots and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg in the dough, homemade pecan bourbon raisin filling, topped with cream cheese frosting that basically tastes like cheesecake. I left out the coconut because I’m the only one in my house who actually likes coconut…so totally top these bad […]
Tahini Banana Bread
First there were tahini brownies…then tahini chocolate chip cookies sticks…and now banana bread!!! Clearly I am tahini obsessed but I just can’t believe these recipes have absolutely NO FLOUR!! It’s magical and I can’t wait for you to love this recipe as much as I do! And yes, that’s a lot of exclamation points because […]
Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookie Sticks
I can’t stop baking with tahini! Ever since I made the Thanksgiving-inspired tahini cranberry brownies I keep finding new ways to adapt them. Yes, these dairy free and grain free chocolate chip cookie sticks are actually an adaption from the brownie recipe because I’m awesome like that. Enjoy! Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookie Sticks Melinda Strauss […]
