Why make Gluten Free Bread? What is gluten? Gluten is a protein complex found in wheat and some other cereal grain flours (of the grass family) such as rye and barley. Hybrids of these grains; faro, grano, kamut, spelt and triticale also contain gluten. Flours made from these grains cannot be used to make gluten-free…read more
It’s the holiday season! This means friends and family, gifts, dinners, and sparkling wine. And it also means opening and serving that sparkling wine, a task many dread. But with a few tips and pointers on how to store and serve Champagnes and sparklers, the fear of presentation should dissipate quickly. 1) Proper storing and…read more
I live in Colorado and Fall is hunting season. While I am not a hunter some of my friends and neighbors are and they all look forward to the annual hunting ritual, hoping to bring home a big buck or Elk. The most commonly hunted game in my area are elk and deer (mule deer…read more
Recently I have been partying a lot, probably just to cover up my sadness. I hate moving. The next 2 months will be absolutely dreadful. I have to leave my apartment, put my stuff in storage and wait till February to get my new place. Not the most ideal situation. And I am leaving paradise.…read more
Trees are going up, lights are being strung outside, commercials are airing this year’s must-have toys, and radio stations are playing Christmas songs. Yes, it’s that time of the year again! I thoroughly enjoy this time of the year. However, there was a time when the Christmas season was a bit stressful for me, as…read more
My life got a little bit complicated recently. I went on a trip. Every single time I take a long journey somehow it becomes my life journey. I always end up gaining a different perspective even if I wasn’t planning on it. Seeing my family in Israel and then meeting my best friend in Istanbul…read more
Deep frying a turkey is a southern tradition that is now popular all over the country. You can deep fry almost any roast turkey recipe. Deep frying a turkey is faster than traditional oven roasting and results in a bird that has a crispy skin and moist meat. If you decide to fry your turkey…read more
Yesterday I had a casual dinner with my girlfriends. I don’t see them daily, so it is always a treat to sit down, relax, eat, and have few drinks together. Of course, we talk a lot, which, at least for me, is the essential thing to do. The main topic was career or no career?…read more
Getting the picture perfect turkey is easier than you think. Many people are unnerved by turkey because of its large size, but at the end of the day is just a larger chicken. Here are a few Thanksgiving Turkey Tips to help you turn out the perfect bird. First and most importantly, all types of…read more
“Happiness is closer than you think… it comes in a glass of Krug” – this was my reality for this whole past weekend. There was a lot of Krug and that defiantly made me very happy. My liver, on the other hand, not so much. After day two I had hiccups while serving wine at…read more
