While I’m still in Seattle on vacation visiting my family (yup, my ENTIRE family- parents, sisters and brother- lives in Seattle and I live in New York), my sister, Jessica, asked me if I would help her make her sons 5th birthday cake. It all started when Izzy saw the pictures from Zachy’s superhero birthday […]
Black Quinoa Salad with Garlic Scape Pesto & Dried Cherries from Busy in Brooklyn
I’m excited to introduce Chanie from Busy in Brooklyn to all of you! Chanie and I actually started our food blogs within a few weeks of each other and I have been a fan of hers since the beginning. Not only does she create healthy, heart and flavorful kosher food but her photography has also evolved in […]
Maple Plank Grilled Salmon
I am so excited about this months Kosher Connection link-up! Last month, I posted my Iced Cappuccino Baked Alaska for the frozen dessert link-up and this month, we are tackling grilled food. Perfect for the end of summer! Normally, my husband does all the grilling at our house and he is very good at what he […]
Raspberry-Peach Pinot Grigio Smoothie
In an effort to cool down in this insane August heat in New York, I’ve been clamoring for smoothies, iced coffee and lots of Crystal Light lemonade. I also eat more watermelon than you can even imagine. I can finish one of those massive Costco watermelons in 2-3 days…on my own! My other new summer […]
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 […]
Chocolate Challah
I LOVE challah! I mean, does anyone out there NOT love challah? What I’ve found from a lifetime of eating challah on Shabbat is that everyone has their own favorite texture and flavor: light and fluffy, egg-free, sweet with a cinnamon crumble, garlic oil brushed on top, raisins or chocolate chips mixed right in to […]