I am not a baker. I am not one to take the time to get out the sifter to properly sift the flour. Nor am I the type of person who uses the 1/2 cup measuring cup when I already have a perfectly good (just used) 1 cup measuring cup from which I can just eyeball …
Category: Food
Dinner’s On
Since the last time I posted (I know, it's been awhile) life has been pretty busy. When people say "life has been pretty busy" they are usually talking about how their work schedule has intensified, which mine certainly has. Or they are alluding to the their many social engagements with friends and family; of which I …
Taco Night
Spicy salsa, crunchy shells and velvet guacamole - sounds like a typical taco night. However, here in Israel taco nights are few and far between, replaced with Mediterranean flavors and lots of fried chickpeas (aka Falafel). Over the weekend, the itch for Mexican flavors was satisfied with a homemade spread of dips, chips and tacos. …
Jordan’s Day
No, it's not my birthday. But, today was a day devoted to simply doing things I enjoy. For the first time in a long time I had a day completely to myself where I wasn't working and responsibilities were shrugged to the side. To begin with, I went for a long walk to the outdoor …
Two days of food
I am not sure how many of you have been to Israel or how many of you have had the chance to enjoy fantastic Middle Eastern food, but I am in heaven here! The fresh produce, Israeli dips and bountiful spices keep my taste buds satisfied morning, noon and night. Here are are some of …
Exploration
Today was filled with plenty of sun, lots of walking, and most importantly, less stress. We fell in love with an apartment and will sign the lease tomorrow, so with the weight of finding our new home released from our shoulders we decided to tour the city. Here are some pics from the day: …
WIAW – Recipes
Time for some fun food! Healthy guacamole, woman peas! Yup, I made it with peas!I used 3 very ripe avocados and half a bag of frozen peas (that I defrosted first). I hand blended the avocados and peas together, but I like my guac chunky so I didn't blend it until it was smooth. Then I …
Taking it Back
On June 30, 2012 my life changed forever. In a freak, let's prove the existence of physics running accident, I broke my left hip. After major surgery and months of recovery I am back in tip top shape. Other than a higher risk of arthritis and some weaker leg muscles that will slowly even out, …
Little Obsessions
Most of my days are fairly routine in the sense that I go to work all day (normally with some sort of break in the middle, if I'm lucky), then I take myself over to the gym and either spin or do a body weight workout, and then come home and make dinner, followed by …
WIAW – Smoothies on the brain
Between smoothies in the morning and banana ice cream at night I can't keep bananas on my kitchen counter long enough! I've been making a smoothie every day for breakfast recently because they are refreshing, easy to transport to work and filling! Here are some variations of what I have been making recently: I always …
Almond Jay 