The temperatures are soaring here in good ole Austin, Tx. we are at 100 degrees F most days. I am always looking for quick, easy and light dishes to cool me down. As most of my recipes start, I [...]

As many of you know, I live in Austin, Texas. Where tacos are as readily available as sunshine. This recipe inspiration comes from a memory. I had grilled chicken smothered in a chipotle [...]

For Memorial day, I had a very good friend in town from Canada. His friend makes maple syrup in Canada and he brought me a bottle. I honestly don’t think you can get much more Canadian than [...]

When I was 17,  I went on a camping trip with a friend. It turned out to be a youth worship weekend with a Christian church my friend was a member of. That being said, I am Jewish and have [...]

So, I will admit that sometimes I do get tired of Matzo ball soup (never tell my Bubbie I said that). I recently moved to a new neighborhood and went to the local phó restaurant and the broth [...]

My friend has decided to eliminate processed sugars from his diet. He has a huge sweet tooth so I have been challenged to make some sweets for him only using natural sweeteners. I have been [...]

So, being a native Texan and Jewish I crave BBQ Brisket at least two times a week. However, If i gave into all my cravings I would only be able to wear yoga pants. This recipe is an adaptation of [...]

Today I was standing in line at the grocery getting ready to cook a dish I had when I visited Israel, When I saw on the cover of a magazine these amazing steamed buns and a stir fry. I though [...]

4 pork chops  Olive oil  Salt  Sauce:  2 tablespoons capers drained 1 teaspoon mustard 1/4 cup white balsamic  Pepper  1 tab of butter  1 sprig of fresh [...]

Growing up me and my Dad would watch PBS every Sunday and we would cook waterer we saw on the TV show. This recipe was one that we made often in our household. This magical dish has so many [...]

  SxSW is a yearly music festival in Austin, Tx. that consumes the city. I always find myself pressed for time to cook in-between work and trying to see my favorite artist playing. This is a [...]

I am not a huge fan of sweets, unless it is a fresh out of the oven chocolate chip cookie, but these beauties embody decadence, light and moist they satisfy everyone. Instead of packing on that [...]