Perfect Coconut/Almond Pastelicos

My wife Sarah is originally from Colombia so I am learning about delicious recipes from the Spanish/Ladino heritage. We’ve already posted some of them like Pan de Queso! But since we are in Israel, and we try to avoid wheat products, some of the recipes take on a healthy twist […]

Vegan “Cream Cheese”

My father was born in Amsterdam, and as a result of his influence, I grew up as a child loving cheeses. Gouda and Edam were staples in our home. My mother’s side of the family was from Poland… and from that side I learned about cream cheese which we used […]

Green Quinoa Salad

This recipe is from Shellie Berman Grafstein of Beit Shemesh, Israel. Shellie is an old friend who also made Aliyah from Toronto. Today she helps women overcome emotional eating and keep their weight off for good. Her recipes are always delicious and nutricious! This dish is one of the salads […]

Kosher Keto and Low Carb Hard to Find Products

Artificial Sweeteners Steviva Blend Natural Sugar Substitute Erythritol, Stevia Blend Non GMO Low Carb Sweetener (5 lb bag) Oregon Kosher Parve Chocolate Chips Lily’s Sugar Free Chocolate Chips Dark Chocolate Chips by Lily’s | Stevia Sweetened, No Added Sugar, Low-Carb, Keto Friendly | 55% Cocoa | Fair Trade, Gluten-Free & […]

Amazing Artichoke – Spinach Dip!

We enjoy home made dips every Friday night with our seed crackers. And I’m always looking for new tastes and colors to add to the Shabbat table. This week there was a sale in the frozen section in our local supermarket. I’ve never bought frozen artichoke bottoms so I decided […]

Mushroom Salad

Magnificent Marinated Mushrooms

Many people see no value in mushrooms and think they have nothing to offer nutritionally. But mushrooms are actually a great food choice. They are low in calories, fat-free, cholesterol-free, gluten-free and very low in sodium. They provide important nutrients such as; selenium, potassium, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin D and more. […]