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I’ve never been a fan of Brussels Sprouts. They’ve always just tasted blah to me. They were dull and flat and just the most uninteresting vegetable I’d ever tasted. But then a few months ago I had a salad that…
Read moreYou ever get cravings? Food cravings. You know, when you just have to have Chinese or a salad or you won’t survive? Ok, you’ll survive but you don’t feel like you will. Well, every so often I just have to…
Read moreOne of my favorite sides at Thanksgiving is the cranberry sauce. I look forward to it every year because every year we do something different. Sure, we’ve done the standard boiled cranberries with sugar, but we’ve also mixed the berries…
Read moreThanksgiving has got to be my favorite holiday of the year. Not just because of all the family and friends that get together to hang out, but also because of all the food. Yes, as I’m sure you’ve noticed, I…
Read moreIt’s been so hot here in Southern California, I haven’t been in the mood to use my oven. As I’m sure you’ve noticed most of my recipes of late have been grilled or cooked in a cast iron skillet on…
Read moreMemorial Day is this weekend which means that it’s officially the start of summer. But more than that it means outdoor parties and food on the grill. I love grilling all sorts of things: chicken, steaks, kabobs… But the foods…
Read moreSuperbowl’s in a couple weeks and if you’re anything like me, you’re either having a party or attending one. The Superbowl is far and away my favorite holiday. I know it isn’t really a holiday, but with all the parties,…
Read moreSorry I’ve been MIA recently, but I had a family emergency a couple weeks ago and that’s where all my focus has been. But the good news is that things are much better now and the prognosis is very good….
Read moreAs you all know it’s peach season, and for me, peaches always meant fruit salad, tarts, pies, cakes and maybe even ice cream. But recently I realized I was limiting myself. I mean, I love adding sweet things to savory…
Read moreLast weekend I attended a Havdalah service at my temple. Havdalah is the ritual you perform to signal the end Shabbat. My family and I attend this fun event once a month. It’s not only a chance to celebrate the…
Read moreI know that tonight is the last night of Hanukkah, but I really wanted to share this applesauce recipe with you. So, why not do what I’m doing and make one last special Hanukkah meal before you pack away the…
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