Broccoli Salad With Lemony Dressing
Did you know I was a private chef during the pandemic? I never mentioned that because it was brief and partly and wasn’t as exciting as it sounds. Not even cooking for Hollywood stars and…
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Vegetable Gratin with Lemon Cashew Cream
Not much to tell. Although I did have a good day. I made a new friend who’s an astrologer, then went on a beautiful hike with my aunt and uncle at Catawba Falls. We followed…
Tomato Sauce with White Wine
Do you know what the problem is with being a digital nomad? You’re always missing something. Family, friends, kitchen tools, an ingredient. Last week I wanted to make my grandmother’s tea biscuits but didn’t have…
Rosh Hashanah Waldorf Salad with Apples and Honey
I’ve made so many freaking variations of this Waldorf salad—with pineapple like my sister taught me, with blood oranges in the winter, with Asian pear, and now for Rosh Hashanah. With apples and honey. I…
Fluffy Matcha Pancakes
I have been wanting to make matcha pancakes forever! I kept seeing them everywhere – on Instagram and pancake mix packaging at Mitsuwa, the Japanese supermarket chain. The pictures on the packaging looked good, but…
Easy Summery Peach Clafoutis
Who knew that North Carolina produces such excellent produce. The apples here are the best I’ve ever had. The peaches, as Auntie Elana says, are also incredibly good, but last year it rained more than…
Simple Grain-Free Granola
I haven’t eaten granola for years until my new friend, Susan, introduced me to Purely Elizabeth grain-free granola. Susan is as conservative as me when it comes to food. I totally trusted her, but out…
From NH to NYC: A Travel Rant
Traveling is fun only on Instagram. Thank God, I only have to pack and unpack my carry-on one more time this summer. It was easier in ancient times, when you had someone who schlepped around…
Greek Salad with Watermelon
Oh God, it doesn’t matter where I am, it’s oven-hot! This summer we are traveling in America, baby! I’d always wanted to see more of it. I’ve been living here for almost two decades and…
My Cookbook is Now on Amazon!
In the madness of moving homes in Los Angeles, I didn’t have the time or brain capacity to post and celebrate the publication of the hardcover edition of my salad cookbook, Salad Ballads. Yes, I moved…
One-Bowl Banana Bread
This is not my typical banana bread. This is my pleasing banana bread which I make for my family. My family isn’t as enthusiastic about the cakes I make with olive oil, spelt, coconut sugar.…
Quick Cabbage Frittata
Believe it or not I’m walking on air… You know that song. Never mind. Believe it or not, we are moving. A G A I N. Not too far though. To the other side of…