In the spirit of the Jewish High Holidays, the Kosher Connection link-up this month is all about “spreading the joy!” This is an important time of year for self-reflection and also a wonderful time to pay it forward and share our happiness with those around us. Since this is a blog all about food, I […]
Prickly Pear Jam (with Lamb Bacon)
I love making homemade jams and preserves and this recipe is my new favorite! Fall is the season of new fruits and when I found these beautiful bright red prickly pears in my local supermarket, I knew I would be taking them home with me to make lots of jam for the holidays. I feel […]
Maple Roasted Fig and Lemon Biscuits
I love eating biscuits for breakfast, lunch AND dinner! For a while, I’ve been making them savory and spicy with pepper and fresh ramps or chives and now I love making them sweet as well! With Fall creeping up on us and Rosh Hashanah around the corner, I wanted to make a biscuit that reflected […]
Apple and Red Currant Cobbler with Gingerbread Topping
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is quickly approaching and I can’t remember when it has ever been so early in the year! Summer is ending and the Jewish holidays are beginning. It’s nuts! So the Kosher Connection link-up challenge this month could really only be one topic to represent the approaching holiday…APPLES! We traditionally […]
Healthy Thai Recipes with Chef Zissie
Well, it’s that time of year again! Chef Zissie has come over to play. Hooray! The last time the incredibly talented Chef Zissie came over, she cooked me a healthy and colorful meal of Grilled Haloumi Salad, Brazilian Fish Stew, Fresh Bread with Homemade Dips and Easy Cinnamon Buns. So for this meal, Chef Zissie asked […]
Peanuts & Beer Banana Bread
I love banana bread! I could really stop writing right now and this recipe would seriously speak for itself! Whenever I have overripe bananas, my first choice is always banana bread and my one rule is to try a new recipe every time! I’ve made blueberry banana bread with a streusel topping, crock pot banana bread and now I’m […]
