Melinda Strauss

teaching the world about Judaism

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Mike & Ike and Pear Infused Vodka

Candy, Dessert, Fruit, Sweet

This months Kosher Connection link-up challenge was a doozy! We were asked to use three ingredients in our recipe, just like on the show Chopped, and I even had a say in the ingredients we chose. So you would think I might have some great ideas and I really did come up with some amazing […]

Pumpkin Bimuelos with Caramel Drizzle

Dessert, Donut/Doughnut, Holiday, Sweet, Thanksgiving

Time for another Thanksgivukkah recipe! Seriously, isn’t this the best time of the year?!? It’s a time for me to turn traditional recipes in to something new and unique. Growing up in Seattle, there was a tradition every year on Chanukah for many of the women in the community to volunteer and fry fresh bimuelos for […]

Chocolate Gelt Pecan Pie

Candy, Dessert, Feeling Snacky, Holiday, Sweet, Thanksgiving

I am really excited to share this post with you since it’s my first official Thanksgivukkah post! If you’re wondering what Thanksgivukkah is, I’m guessing you haven’t been on a computer in at least a month because this Chanukkah-Thanksgiving hybrid holiday is everywhere! On November 28, 2013, we will be experiencing something so special that […]

Sour Cherry Flourless Chocolate Cake

Dessert, Diet, Feeling Snacky, Fruit, Gluten Free, Sweet

In honor of my recent trip to my hometown of Seattle, Washington, I’ve decided to make a recipe inspired by the rich and flavorful foods I’ve brought back with me to New York. On my walk through Pike Place Market with my family, I bought a few new items that I’d never tasted before, including Chukar Cherry […]