“What are you making for your shalach manot this year?” I’ve been getting that question for weeks and I finally figured it out. See, while everyone else meticulously planned their shalach manot, I was focused on making Cara-Mel’s. Lots and lots of Cara-Mel’s! Living and breathing Cara-Mels! So unlike last year when I took the […]
Food Photography 101
Being a food blogger isn’t just about developing and cooking recipes! You have to take pictures as well. I mean, what is a food blog without at least one picture of the food you’ve created?!? I certainly eat with my eyes first and I’m sure most of you do too. If you go back like […]
Hot & Spicy Desserts
Check out my latest guest blog post on Cook Kosher as I explore some seriously spicy flavors in a few of my favorite desserts. My Jalapeno Double Chocolate Chip Cookies have a mildly spicy jalapeno flavor while the Cayenne-Cinnamon Apple Pie will blow your mind and your taste buds! Here’s a taste of what you’ll see… In […]
Yam Biscuit and Sausage Gravy Buns
Lately, I’ve been having a lot of fun in my kitchen turning sweet dishes into something savory and unexpected. On this particular occasion, I was seriously craving biscuits and gravy but there was no where to just run out and order a plate. I’m not even sure if there’s a kosher restaurant out there that […]
Girl Scout Samoa Hamantaschen
Sounds amazing, right??? I am absolutely obsessed (like everyone else out there) with Girl Scout Cookies and my favorite are definitely the Samoa cookies. A round shortbread cookie dipped in chocolate, topped with toasted coconut caramel and drizzled with even more chocolate. How could anything be wrong with that? So I figured why not turn […]
My Interview With Culinary Kosher
Check out my interview with Yael from Culinary Kosher and learn more about why I love to experiment in the kitchen! I just love being called a “Chef Scientist!” Here’s a taste of what you’ll see… Interview with Adventurer & Chef Scientist Melinda Strauss Melinda Strauss is one of the most unconventional and adventurous cooks you can […]
