It’s been a whirlwind couple of months–I moved into a new apartment, married the man of my dreams (seriously not saying that to be cheesy–he’s pretty much the best thing that has ever happened to me), and I made the decision to leave my job for a very exciting new opportunity. I like to do…
Author Archives: Rella
Peppers Stuffed w/ Rice, Mushrooms, & Turkey
I don’t know why, but there is something so warm and comforting about stuffed peppers. A little while back when a friend of mine lost her father, I made these stuffed peppers, hoping to comfort her as well.
Cholent Cook-off Champion!
Sorry I’ve been MIA, but I’m getting married next month so things have been a little crazy. I probably won’t have much time to post between now and then, but bear with me, I’ll be back in full force in September :) A few weeks ago I went to a Jewish leadership conference, where, among…
Why I Don’t Want to Go Pro
Eat, Write, Retreat was an amazingly wonderful experience. I met so many cool people, and I really learned a lot. One thing in particular has stuck with me since the conference, and I’ve been thinking about it a lot. During the “Beyond Your Blog” panel, the conversation turned to fame and cookbook deals. It struck me that…
30 Days to Easy Gluten-Free Living: Gluten-Free on a Budget
This post is part of the 30 Days to Easy Gluten-Free Living event. Check out all the other great posts here. There is a misconception that maintaining a gluten-free diet is really expensive. If you buy all of the fancy baked goods and gluten-free bread that costs $8.00 per loaf, yeah–living gluten-free is going to…
The Power & Passion of the Blogging Community
I am constantly inspired by the power and passion of the blogging community, a community to which I am honored and humbled to belong. We rally around each other. Last September, when Ivory Hut’s house burned down and her family lost everything, her friends started a fund to help her get back on her feet….
Penny Pinching Special: 10% Off Calphalon!
My dear penny pinchers, I have a wonderful special to offer you, courtesy of Calphalon, one of the sponsors of Eat, Write, Retreat! the food blogger conference I recently attended. 10% off at their online store, now through June 6th! Visit http://store.calphalon.com/?CCAID=SCSNBLPR18, and use this coupon code when you check out: C95926 Fine print about…
On Eating, Writing, Retreating
Wow. I just finished an amazing weekend at my first food blogger conference, Eat, Write, Retreat! I learned so much and met so many wonderful people, and it’s going to take me some time to digest it all (pun intended. Wow did we eat a lot!), but here are a few first thoughts. Spending a…
Recipe Remix: Savory Sage Corn Kugel
My corn kugel is one of my most popular recipes, and a go-to side dish for almost any meal (thank you BL for introducing me to it!). While I love the sweetness of this kugel, I recently made delicious savory pumpkin muffins, and decided I’d try a savory version of corn kugel too. If possible,…
Vegan Curry-Maple Roasted Nuts
I know I’ve posted a lot of roasted nut recipes, but hey, I like nuts :) This time I went sweet and spicy with curry, ginger, and maple. I chose to use half almonds and half cashews, but you could use any nut you want–macadamia, pecan, walnut, etc. These nuts aren’t too spicy, so add…
