On Wednesday, April 30th, I got to do something I thought I would never do and it was such an honor! I got to be a ‘participating restaurant’ at a fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation called Gourmet Tasting for a Cure. No, I haven’t opened up a restaurant or a bakery (although opening […]
Watermelon Cantaloupe Mini Layer Cake
It’s that very special time of the year when we all celebrate my 31st birthday! Aren’t you excited?!?!? Â Just kidding. You don’t have to be excited but I sure am. I’ve always loved my birthday…I love cards, cake and presents! You would think I could remember to buy cards for everyone else’s birthday but somehow, […]
Plum Braised Baby Bok Choy
You are not going to believe me when I tell you that this stunning side dish can be made in less than 30 minutes!!! Seriously. Brown the bok choy. Make the sauce. Simmer the bok choy. Thicken the sauce. And all in one pot. Done! This was my first time ever making bok choy, which […]
Mini Chocolate Layer Cake with Strawberry Rhubarb Filling
Can you believe THIS cake is gluten free, grain free and dairy free. Should I go on? Okay, so it’s not nut free but it’s so darn chocolaty and coconuty (is that a word?) and it’s just heaven on a plate. I’ve been drooling over the Easy Black and White Cake on Elana’s Pantry for […]
Cherry Tequila Sour & Cuisinart Giveaway
It’s party time in my house! Well, really, the kids are finally back in school after way too many snow days and the Kosher Connection Link-Up this month is just begging for a fresh new cocktail. Okay, fine, I drank one of these Cherry Tequila Sours while my kids were home but I started getting […]
Spiced Sweet Potato Crepes with Caramelized Bananas
This was my first time making crepes and boy was it an interesting experience! I’ve watched so many celebrity chefs making crepes on TV and it always seems so simple. Pour, twirl in pan, cook, flip, cook again and eat. Is it really that easy? Sure…after making a whole batch of burnt crepes. But practice […]
