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We love banana bread. Yesterday I looked at the three “riper than desired” bananas on my kitchen island and though that would be their destination, but wanted to reduce the carbs bomb a bit…. So I replaced the flour with almond meal, a few small tweaks, and it came out so good! You can get … Read more
I asked my daughter what she wants for breakfast. She said “food”. That of course narrowed down the options tremendously. This was the result. Serves 2 4 slices, 1.5″ high, of a big Bell Pepper (3.5″-4″ in diameter). 2-4 pieces of bacon, cut into 1/4″ squares. 4 eggs four tbsp heavy cream two tbsp … Read more
My daughter and I try to cut down on carbs, but yesterday I decided to give us a break. And it came out so good I’m writing it down: Serves 4-6 Ingredients: Half a package of thick bacon (4-5 pieces) cut to 1/2″ squares One very big onion chopped to 1/4″ pieces One small chorizo … Read more
Sometimes you just need a good sandwich that will hit the spot. Feel free to modify/adjust as you like… Ingredients: 1 slice of a good multi-grain bread 1 Slice (1/8″ thick or a bit more) smoked ham (the size of the bread slice you’ll use) 1 tbsp olive oil A pinch habanero or cayenne pepper … Read more
Turkish salad (Hebrew: סלט טורקי) is a common condiment in Israeli restaurants. Served side by side with Humus and Tahini, this is one of my favorite salads. It seems that there are as many versions of Turkish Salad in Israel as there are people who make them. Never the less, my sister and I always … Read more
To my firstborn, a future restaurateur and chef: Serves 4 1.5-2 lb beef 1″ cubes 15 baby carrots or two big carrots pealed and cut 1 large onion wedged 1″ pieces 3 medium potatoes, pealed, 1″ cubes. 1 celery stock, chopped 1/4″ pieces 6 garlic cloves, chopped 1-2 hot peppers finely chopped (Jalapeno, Thai green … Read more
Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts and Onions Is cauliflower a real flower? Are Brussels sprouts from Brussels? Do onions also make you sad? They make me happy. This doesn’t look the most elegant, but it does taste most excellent. Easy recipe to make. Serves 4 as a side dish 1/2 cauliflower, broken to gulf ball size pieces 8 Brussels sprouts … Read more
The story is simple. We were in NYC, and needed a restroom stop. Starbucks was just in front of us (try to find a place in the US that you don’t have one in front of you), so we stepped in. I was waiting and was thirsty, plus I felt that I need to buy … Read more
Patisserie Florentine 10 South Dean Street Englewood, New Jersey 07631 Map Patisserie Florentine Facebook Yelp It makes me happy to find a place that I enjoy going to, gladly recommend and eager to schlep with me to anyone I can, anytime I can. My first bite at this place was at a … Read more
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