When I was a kid, I used to love going to the mall with mom for only one reason…Orange Julius! A frothy mixture of orange juice concentrate, milk, sugar and vanilla blended to perfection. They have tons of flavors that I enjoy, including Strawberry and OrangeBerry, but the original Orange is still the best and […]
Pomegranate Chocolate Mousse
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 […]
Flaxseed Coconut Pancakes with Fresh Blueberries
Flaxseed is my new obsession! I always thought people just sprinkled flaxseed in their cereal and in smoothies to make them healthier but as it turns out, flaxseed can also replace or reduce the amount of eggs, oil and flour in many recipes. Beyond the fact that I am eating gluten free these days, I […]
Jalapeño Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella
Sometimes the simplest recipes have the most impact. And sometimes the fresh vegetables and fruits in my garden inspire those recipes. I know, I know…more garden recipes! I just can’t help myself. I’ve even started freezing some of the herbs and vegetables because I know I just can’t use them all before the season is […]
Hibiscus Honey Cake with Citrus Icing
I’ve never been such a huge fan of honey cake but after adapting my aunts honey cake recipe in to a Honey Pecan Streusel Cake for Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller Magazine one year ago, I’ve become a little bit obsessed! Since I know my husband’s family will want to have some honey cake […]
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 […]
