Today is my son, Zachary’s, 4th birthday! I can’t believe my handsome, tall, challenging, sweet-hearted, polite, loud, jokester, blue eyed boy is 4 years old. I’m going to be very busy this week planning his birthday party (don’t worry, I’ll blog about it all) and making his 2-tiered superhero birthday cake and I don’t have much […]
Cranberry, Walnut and Feta Shortbread Cookies
Check out my Cranberry, Walnut and Feta (yup, I said Feta) Shortbread Cookies on CulinaryKosher.com. Just in time for Shavuot! Here’s a taste of what you’ll see… We asked Melinda Strauss if she can create something special for us for Shavuos, and boy did she ever. One might think that putting feta cheese in a cookie might […]
Mock Crab Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
Check out my Mock Crab Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers on My Imperfect Kitchen! And just in time for Cinco de Mayo! Here’s a taste of what you’ll see… I’m really excited to share this recipe with all of you on My Imperfect Kitchen. I am a huge fan of Sara and her blog and I love […]
Cookbook Review & Giveaway: The Whole Foods Kosher Kitchen
Where do I start with master chef, restauranteur, teacher and cookbook author Levana Kirchenbaum’s new cookbook, The Whole Foods Kosher Kitchen?!? Let’s just start with the incredible size and weight of Levana’s latest cookbook, which is all about a healthy, whole foods approach to home cooking and eating. The cookbook is like a novel you […]
Braised Short Rib Passover Sandwich
One of my favorite Passover indulgences is a huge plate of delicious braised beef short ribs! But I have to admit that I’ve never been the one making this decedent meal. In fact, I’ve never actually cooked for Passover before. Can you believe it?!? Growing up, my family always went away to hotels and now […]
Finca Kobo Chocolate Plantation
As most of you know, I just got back from the most incredible vacation with my parents and sisters in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica. With one of the most complex eco systems in the entire world, I didn’t even get to see half of what Costa Rica had to offer in the three days that […]