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, […]
Cookbook Review & Giveaway: Kosher by Design Cooking Coach
After I attended a private media reception for Susie Fishbein’s newest cookbook, Kosher By Design Cooking Coach, my friends were bombarding me with questions about the recipes! “How’s the cookbook?” “Do you love the recipes?” “Should I go buy the cookbook?” Well, let’s just say that the answer to all of those questions is YES! […]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Hummus
Please don’t think I’m crazy! I mean, you can think I’m a little crazy, but this peanut butter chocolate chip hummus is not as insane as it sounds! The earthiness of the chickpeas combined with the creaminess of the peanut butter, maple syrup and agave nectar make this a surprisingly low fat and sweet dessert […]
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Nuggets with Chocolate BBQ Sauce
Dear Coco, Thank you for inviting me in to your chocolate world, transporting me with your rich and unique truffles and bold global flavors! With every bite of your premium artisan chocolates, I am taken on a journey to exotic locales and my taste buds are completely transformed. Thank you! Kitchen Tested Dear Coco is an […]
Checkerboard Cookies from Cookie Comfort
I had the honor of baking with my favorite cookie-chef and friend, Amy from Cookie Comfort! I order challah and cookies from Amy practically every weekend so when she asked me if I would take pictures of her baking one of her favorite and most challenging cookies, I jumped at the chance. And by the way, when […]
Cookbook Review & Giveaway: The No-Potato Passover
I’m excited to announce this last-minute giveaway of Aviva Kanoff’s first self-published cookbook, The No-Potato Passover! Yes, Passover is just a few days away and Aviva’s cookbook is filled with simple and delicious recipes that you’ll want to cook year round. Encouraging cooks to think outside of the “bag of potatoes”, Aviva, an artist and a graduate of […]