Photo by Matthew Strauss Love is in the air as wedding proposals and wedding planning is in the making, and so is the stress of making it all happen. The most important thing is to remember this is about celebrating a new life together, and there is no right or wrong way to showcase what…
Photos by Mathew Strauss The New Year is suddenly upon us, and people everywhere are making new year’s resolutions with the goal of bettering themselves. One of my resolutions is to eat less meat, not only for health reasons, but also to create vegetable-based dishes that my family will enjoy and request frequently. Burgers are…
Photos by Matthew Strauss Now that Hanukkah is right around the corner, we start to take mental notes on all that needs to be done: clean all the menorahs, buy the candles and oil, write the gift list – all while threatening the kids to behave or else NO Hanukkah gifts (yes, I still do…
Photos bu Matthew Strauss Here’s an easy way to incorporate more veggies into your diet – make them your meal’s main event. Use tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers and even sweet potatoes as the base for your dish by filling them with lean meats or flavorful cheeses, and then add on even more vegetables. Here…
Photos by Matthew Strauss With a new generation of NO’s to all kinds of foods, what are we supposed to eat if we’re trying to avoid them? In my household alone there’s about 10 solid no’s – and the list seems to be growing. My husband and I love food, but most importantly food with…
Photos by Matthew Strauss Hashem created a beautiful, complex yet simple world that gives us many natural remedies, honey being one of those. Honey is known for many healing properties for the whole body and contains a treasure chest of hidden nutritional and medicinal value that has been used since the early days of the…
Photos by Matthew Strauss Who says sushi has to be made with seaweed, vegetables and fish? Not here! This summer have a ball with these fun, easy and colorful fruit snacks that you and your family can enjoy making and eating. Prepare a raspberry dip or other fruit variation to dip your fruit sushi in,…
Photos by Matthew Strauss The joy of discovering a new delicious vegetable may inspire you to broaden your culinary journey. We get so used to the familiar and “safe” staple vegetables day in and day out that we forget the colorful and tasty bouquet of other fruits and vegetables that await us. Kale is an…
When the temperature rises outside, who wants to be inside preheating the oven? Not I! For a sweet ending to your warm-weather meal, look to these amazing no-bake desserts. They can even be made dairy and/or gluten free. There is some prep work required, but the taste and texture of the cheesecake is creamy and…
By Lucia Schnitzer We’re just weeks away from experiencing the wonderful Passover festivities with our families and friends. Our limited food options create culinary challenges, but we can still create amazing meals for the seder and for the week. Along with not consuming chametz (leavened bread), many of us do not consume kitniyot, which include…
