EST. 2011 BY LIZ RUEVEN
Thursday, May 13, 2021

Lemony Yogurt Pancakes Lighten up Breakfast

Lemony Yogurt Pancakes Lighten up Breakfast
Here’s a recipe for Shavuot that elevates the humble pancake to a delicious functional food. In June Hersh's home, they are a Sunday favorite, with a batter that requires a few extra steps but lightens up these breakfast griddle cakes significantly. The secret ingredient is yogurt....


Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Foodies Fighting Hunger: Crustless Veggie Frittate in Muffin Tins

Foodies Fighting Hunger: Crustless Veggie Frittate in Muffin Tins

A couple of weeks ago I received an email from my blogging gal-pal, Whitney Fisch, asking if I would join her campaign, Foodies Fighting Hunger. The challenge? Each blogger had to create a recipes that feeds a family of four and costs $5.00 max. The math is easy. The challenge illuminated the reality.

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Friday, May 6, 2016

Savory French Toast for Salad Loving Moms

Savory French Toast for Salad Loving Moms

Who says French Toast has to be sweet? This savory version, with a well seasoned salad on top, just may be the perfect surprise for the best Mom (ever)and her favorite brunch buddies (that's YOU).

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Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Cheesy Breakfast Latkes Made Easy

Cheesy Breakfast Latkes Made Easy

Frozen shredded potatoes are about to make your Chanukah latkes (aka potato pancakes) a whole lot easier. Yes, we used easy and latkes in the same sentence because this shortcut will leave your knuckles intact and your mound of grated potatoes looking bright instead of that dreaded tawny purplish hue. Ready?...



Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Cold Brewed Teas & Cocktail Brews

Cold Brewed Teas & Cocktail Brews

Katy Morris Our favorite ladies of Leaf & Ardor Tea Co. never stop brewing! They've concocted a selection of refreshing, unique and healthy new tea blends that “mimic the moods of summer”. Drop these easy to use tea saches into a pitcher of cold water for the perfect iced drink. Leave the sache...



Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Savory French Toast Elevates Mom’s Day Classic

Savory French Toast Elevates Mom’s Day Classic

Classic French Toast doesn't take much to prepare. And we would never knock it as a great starter recipe for young kids wanting to thrill Moms with breakfast in bed on Mother's Day. In fact, it never crossed our minds to stray from the basic challah soaked, cinnamon laced, eggy breakfast fave that we all l...



Monday, June 2, 2014

Here’s to Authentic Mexican Goodness- SALUD

Here’s to Authentic Mexican Goodness- SALUD

Next time you’re in SOHO (NYC) and wondering where to get a “not a big deal” kinda meal, wander west and onto Thompson Street to find authentic, organic, and very vegetarian friendly Mexican eats and smoothies at SALUD. Gluten-free and dairy free? You’ll have an easy time here. 11668...



Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Jessica’s Granola Hits All the Marks (OH this yogurt parfait!)

Jessica’s Granola Hits All the Marks (OH this yogurt parfait!)

Contributed by Katy Morris Jessica’s Natural Foods, an all natural, gluten-free, kosher (non-dairy) granola, is my new choice for my morning treat. Amazingly, it is also non-GMO verified, and contains absolutely no trans fats, cholesterol, refined sweeteners, or artificial colors or flavors. 11810...



Thursday, February 28, 2013

Noshing Around the Lower East Side, NYC

Noshing Around the Lower East Side, NYC

I love a good walking tour almost as much as a hands-on cooking class. So when Jennifer Abadi sent me her Syrian cooking class schedule along with dates for Context Travel’s “Jewish Cuisine and Culture” walk on the Lower East Side, NYC, I was ready to zip on my warm boots, grab a proper winter hat and ...



Thursday, October 25, 2012

Waking Up to Vegetarian/Kosher Friendly Cafes in Newport Beach plus Blueberry Pancakes

Waking Up to Vegetarian/Kosher Friendly Cafes in Newport Beach plus Blueberry Pancakes

The oh-so true adage that it's all about location, location, location was as clear as the impossibly azure sky as we pulled off PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) between Laguna Beach and Newport Beach soon after landing at LAX. We headed straight for the beach, hankering for that quintessentially Califor...