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Sometimes, only chocolate will do! This is a sentiment from Jamie Oliver that I totally agree with. Dave and I have chocolate every evening after dinner. And these chocolate orange pots from Eat Yourself Healthy were the perfect treat. They are sweet, tangy and utterly delicious according to both Jamie and Dave! Skip ahead to … Continue reading Chocolate Orange Pots
I love the texture of this halva ice cream which is not too sweet. It is the perfect summer treat in my opinion. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Halva Ice Cream ♥ Every five years or so there are a spate of armed robberies where we work. People do not understand why … Continue reading Halva Ice Cream
When Lorraine posted her hasselback butternut recipe I knew for certain I was going to make this. Dave is not a fan of butternut so I had to wait until my family came for lunch. This super simple recipe is so impressive that I urge you to make it as well. Head straight on to … Continue reading Hasselback Butternut
This vegan ice cream is a great alternative not only for vegans, but for people who are lactose intolerant. I topped it with a magic chocolate sauce and the photographs are just how the chocolate fell over the dome. Head straight on to the Recipe For Vegan Ice Cream ♥ Years ago my cousin mentioned … Continue reading Vegan Ice Cream
Using 4 ingredients, including my own homemade nut butter I came up with a healthy chocolate drink. This is perfect for me to enjoy after a training session at gym. Skip ahead to the recipe for Healthy Chocolate Drink I wonder if brands realize how much it costs a blogger in ingredients? Recently I made … Continue reading Healthy Chocolate Drink
I used the unsweetened Almond Breeze to make almond milk chai. This is a great source of Calcium and Vitamins A, D and E and as a bonus is cholesterol and dairy free. Skip ahead to the recipe for Almond Milk Chai Last month at work we got slammed with orders. It was such a … Continue reading Almond Milk Chai
Blueberries are low in carbohydrates and consist mainly of water. They are not particularly nutrient rich either. However, they have low calorific value and glycemic load and are perfect for use in a dairy free smoothie. Head straight on to the recipe for Dairy Free Smoothie ♥ At the beginning of August last year … Continue reading Dairy Free Smoothie
Shmaltz is the Yiddish word for poultry fat. It is from Ashkenazi cuisine and in its usual form it would be rendered chicken or goose fat. However, in order to have a pareve spread for use with meat a Jewish household needs vegetarian schmaltz. Head straight on to the recipe for Vegetarian Schmaltz ♥ Kashrut … Continue reading Vegetarian Schmaltz
Roast potato wedges are the perfect accomplishment to any meal. Here I cook them 3 times to have a crispy exterior with a soft interior. Skip ahead to the recipe for Roast Potato Wedges I am partnering with Avalanche Potatoes in their “Perfect Partners” Campaign to tell you more about why these potatoes are perfect for all types of … Continue reading Roast Potato Wedges
When I was growing up, every Jewish Holiday was celebrated at my Grandmother's house. The day of the celebration she would have all the aunts over at her house to prepare for the meal. I can remember being served tongue, hunting for the afikomen on passover and enjoying my Aunty Tilly's ice cream. Pesach meals … Continue reading Chopped Liver
The moment I got my email for round 2 of Freshly Blogged I knew I was going to make beef dumplings served in broth. I have wanted to make Chinese dumplings for quite some time now, and this challenge presented the perfect opportunity. Dumplings are traditionally served in a broth and given that it is … Continue reading Beef Dumplings Served In Broth