Sfenj (or “Sfenj”) are Moroccan yeasted donuts that we eat in Hanukkah. They’re pretty similar to beignets but better. I should say better for you. Because they’re fluffy and addictive like beignets but contain no butter, milk and eggs. The…
When I am in Trader Joes I rarely stroll the cookies and sweets aisle. Some days – days when the universe seem to be an asshole – it’s a torture to pass by my favorite Maple Leaf Cookies or cookie…
A non-israeli friend of friends made this dish for Fourth of July, while we were visiting them in Montana. She told me that if she had known that we were Israeli, she would have made something else. I am glad…
I like to make this lentil shepherd’s pie when a vegan friend comes over for dinner—it impresses and satisfies EVERYONE. People can’t believe my mashed potatoes don’t have any milk or butter – that’s the magic of olive oil and…
I don’t know how I never became a baker. I bake bread almost every day — gluten-free sourdough for me, regular sourdough for my husband and boys, challah for Shabbat guests, and a simple yeasted loaf for the weeks when…
I know, there is a decent selection of gluten-free pastas everywhere but most of them are made with grains or legumes, which I try to avoid because a) they give me digestion problems and b) most of them don’t taste…
There are a handful of restaurants and cafes in Tel Aviv that I love. One of them is Cafe Anastasia. Everything there is vegan, refined sugar-free, and mostly gluten-free. I go occasionally for their vegan cheese plate or Israeli breakfast…
The first time I visited Playa Del Carmen was fifteen years ago (f&#$ I’m getting old!). After spending six months in America on tourist visa, I had to leave in order to extend my stay. In New York I met an…
I told you I wouldn’t have time to write anything this month! I have been busy helping Alex to put together his art book. His drawings are sweet and innocent just like him . Take a look Alex’s BIG book of ART and maybe order a copy…
These are my favorite cookbooks at the moment. The recipes are down-to-earth and diverse, and include many child-friendly dishes. I would recommend these books to any parent, whether they are excellent cooks or are interested to learn how to.
# 1. Make chocolate pralines or chocolate bars together – it’s easy, fun, delicious and exciting at any age. I’m not sure who was more excited, me or them. You start making them with the 5-year-old, then, 3 minutes later,…
Here is the most demanded salad among the children in my family, Saba Zion’s Salad. “Saba” means grandfather in Hebrew. My father is a humble cook but can make shoe laces delicious with his seasoning skills. He made us and his…
Last week, we finally made one road trip happen: driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco via Route 1. My husband and I had been talking about it since we moved to Los Angeles from New York two years ago.…
Swanton Berry Farm was the highlight of our road trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco via the PCH. To find a place like Swanton – after you’ve had a string of bad meals, and almost given up on finding a…
Me: If you are so bored, you can write a post for my blog. Leo: I can’t write a post I’m only nine. Me: yes you can. Leo: okay, I’ll try.
I Just found this video of our Alex at age two, juicing his own carrot beet juice. I love this video so much. Wait for the best part…
You know what is the best thing about moving to a new city? Discovering new places to eat and buy food, like markets and farmers markets. Like the one I used to go to at Union Square or in Santa Maria, in Mallorca.…
Leo and Alex never refuse to help when I offer to make something sweet. So here they are making chocolate chip cookies. All on their own! Leo reads the directions, while Alex wildly and clumsily beats the batter, and I…