Dearie: A Biography of Julia Child, by Bob Spitz
Posted on 9th of September, 2012 by Lévana
Just finished reading Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child, written by author and biographer extraordinaire Bob Spitz. Let me start with my – very few – gripes, then we’ll move on to the good stuff. I did say Ouf! when I was done, not because I didn’t love it....
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Filed under: Biography Books, Bob Spitz books, French Recipes, Julia Child, Kosher Recipes
Apple Noodle Kugel Recipe. Gluten-Free Friendly
Posted on 9th of September, 2012 by Lévana
Kugel is a huge favorite in Jewish cooking. Unfortunately, it can often err on the rich and eggy side. I have tinkered with the ingredients, and ended up with a lean, easy eggless (suitable for our vegan friends) and delicious kugel. Delicious enough even to be dessert, and not too...
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Filed under: Apples Recipes, Dairy-Free Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Gluten-free pasta recipes, Gluten-free Pie Recipes, Kosher Recipes, Kugel Recipes, Pareve Recipes, Recipes, Vegan Kugel Recipes
Coming to a City Near You!
Posted on 31st of August, 2012 by Lévana
I will be busy taking my demo-and-book-signing show on the road. If you let me know well in advance, I might add a demo in your town right around the listed dates. Take a look at the dates that are already confirmed! October 14th: Cleveland November 4th: Rockville, MD November...
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Filed under: Kosher Cooking Classes, Kosher Cooking Demos, Kosher Cooking Demos in New York City
Moroccan Minted Carrot Date Salad Recipe
Posted on 31st of August, 2012 by Lévana
This salad is good and so pretty it could almost double as dessert! The magic of Moroccan ingredients! No wonder we ate our veggies growing up! Ingredients: 1/2 cup pitted dates, packed, chopped fine ¼ cup lemon juice ¼ cup orange juice 1 tablespoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons orange flower water...
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Filed under: Carrot Recipes, Dates Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Moroccan Recipes, Moroccan Salads Recipes, Natural Foods Recipes, Pareve Recipes, Recipes
Upcoming Cooking Demo in NYC: Monday September 10th. Rosh Hashanah Feast
Posted on 31st of August, 2012 by Lévana
Simple, healthy and so elegant! I am “unveiling” a brand new cake I have been tinkering with….. I’m not saying what it is, only that it is a snap to make, festive and outrageous! I’ll be demonstrating: Roasted tomato soup Cornmeal-crusted tilapia fillets with cocktail sauce Dried fruit-stuffed chicken breasts...
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Filed under: Cooking Demos Gift Certificates, Kosher Cookbooks, Kosher Cooking Classes, Kosher Cooking Demos, Kosher Cooking Demos in New York City, Kosher Recipes
I Was a Happy Camper this Summer! (and I Learned a New Word)
Posted on 23rd of August, 2012 by Lévana
Me and my scrunchies: This is the new word I learned. I made one for each kid and each counselor, and gave them out on end of camp party night. Don’t I look like Mr T here? Before summer rolled in, I asked my granddaughter Musia what her summer plans...
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Filed under: Art Camp, Basil Restaurant Brooklyn, Chabad, Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes, Crown Heights, Kosher Recipes, Michael's Crafts, Stories, Summer Camp
Upcoming Cooking Demo in NYC: Monday August 27th: Moroccan Street Foods
Posted on 21st of August, 2012 by Lévana
Ready for more Moroccan treats? My long experience tells me: Always: Just say the word! What’s great about this menu is how plebeian the ingredients are, and what fantastic natural dishes they produce, and this includes dessert! I’ll be demonstrating: Vegetable soup Fish chraimi Meatballs with zucchini and thyme sauce...
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Filed under: Kosher Recipes
Kale Apple Muffins Recipe. All Variations
Posted on 21st of August, 2012 by Lévana
Photo courtesy of www.sixoneseven.blogspot.com Did I just say kale for dessert? Am I losing it or something? Nonono! Repeat: Kale for dessert! My last (this) tinkering was a triumph! Seriously, think about it: Carrot cake, pumpkin cake, sweet potato cookies, rice cakes …. Why can’t kale be next? This...
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Filed under: Dairy-Free Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Kale Muffins Recipes, Kale Recipes, Kosher Natural Foods, Kosher Recipes, Muffins Recipes, Natural Foods Recipes, Recipes
Kale Chips Recipe
Posted on 21st of August, 2012 by Lévana
Picture of www.creativedelites.com Since I understood how simple and delicious homemade kale chips are, I am totally liberated from their severely narcissistically high-priced commercial counterparts: Nothing to it, and so much fun! Not even a recipe, in fact! Here’s all you do: Get a nice big bunch of kale....
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Filed under: Healthy Snacks Recipes, Kale Chips Recipes, Kale Recipes, Kosher Recipes, Recipes
Upcoming Cooking Demo in NYC: Monday August 20th: Cooking with Leaves
Posted on 7th of August, 2012 by Lévana
The hearty dark leaves are not just for salad: they make quick, delicious and super-healthy treats. Did you know you can make your own delicious kale chips in minutes at the fraction of their store-bought counterpart? I’ll be demonstrating: Moroccan chicken with Swiss Chard Fish in parsley lemon sauce Mustard...
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Filed under: Cooking Demos Gift Certificates, Kosher Cooking Classes, Kosher Cooking Demos, Kosher Cooking Demos in New York City, Kosher Recipes
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