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Isn’t It Romantic…

Isn’t It Romantic…

“Two souls, one heart.”
Pumpkin Brioche
Romance is something that has changed for me over the years. When my husband and I first started dating, flowers and chocolates were the standard. I loved it when I’d open the door and see him grinning from behind a beautiful bouquet, perhaps with a box of chocolate hidden behind his back. After almost five years …

Homemade Pizza with Potatoes, Thyme and Rosemary

Homemade Pizza with Potatoes, Thyme and Rosemary

“You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I’m not hungry enough to eat six.” – Yogi Berra
There are many foods I love to eat but up there at the top of my “favorite dishes” list remains one simple, yet delectable, staple: pizza! Surpassed only by my Mom’s lasagna, pizza is a comfort food that transports me back to …

Huevos Rancheros with Salsa Fresca

Huevos Rancheros with Salsa Fresca

“He that but looketh on a plate of eggs to lust after it hath already committed breakfast with it in his heart.” – C.S. Lewis
Today I want to share a brief post about one of my absolute favorite breakfast dishes: Huevos Rancheros with Salsa Fresca. A flavorful Mexican dish that literally means “eggs ranch-style” with “fresh salsa,” it was traditionally …

The Makhne Yehuda Market & Za’atar

The Makhne Yehuda Market & Za’atar

“No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow.”
After a three-week school trip in Israel I’m finally back in the states! I hope that everything has been fantastic with you – I’ve missed reading your blogs and finding out what’s going on in your world. I’ve also …

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