Get excited, everyone! Passover is coming along very quickly and that means it’s time to break out the holiday recipes. But before I begin my own recipe-testing with lots of matzoh meal, ground almonds and meringue, let’s take a look at some incredible recipes from the newest Passover cookbook on the scene. Leah Schapira, founder […]
Middle Eastern Cuisine at Geffen Gourmet
If you’re looking for authentic kosher Middle Eastern take-out cuisine, you best get yourself right over to Geffen Gourmet in Long Island, New York! Okay, if you don’t live in New York, this post isn’t really for you but you can certainly still drool over the homemade food from owners Uzi and Gitit Malka. Uzi […]
The Jewish Hostess on Kitchen Tested
I am very excited to welcome The Jewish Hostess to Kitchen Tested! Marlene from The Jewish Hostess has created an incredible blog for all modern Jewish women to connect through kosher recipes, gorgeous tabletop  decor ideas and chic hostess tips. But you don’t have to be Jewish to learn from Marlene’s brilliant designs or drool over her creative recipes. Everyone can learn to […]
A Gourmet Meal with Chef Zissie
Would you say no if your super-talented friend (who just happens to be a Private Chef and Teacher) offers to cook for you in your own kitchen??? Yeah, I didn’t think so. Well I certainly couldn’t refuse when Chef Zissie offered to come over and make me a gourmet 3-course meal. In exchange, she allowed […]
Sichuan Eggplant
In June 2011, I wrote a recipe for Sichuan Eggplant that I hoped would rival one of my favorite spicy dishes from Bamboo Garden, the best vegan Chinese restaurant in Seattle. I crave so many dishes from Bamboo, including the corn chowder (“daily soup”) and chow mein, but what I look forward to the most is a […]
Breezy’s Gingerbread Biscotti and Cookbook Giveaway
When I want to go on a fun shopping trip, I don’t have to go very far! I just drive 5 minutes from my house and all the shopping I need it on one avenue…Central Avenue. And what is one of my favorite shops to visit when I’m looking to buy a new cookie platter, […]
