How can Something so Little

Be so Big on taste?
Mini Swiss cheese sliders on sesame brioche buns topped with a pickle and tomato.
I say Yummy!
Jacob says, Ridiculous!

Yom Kippur confessions

I'm a bad Jew...
I say that not really knowing what a good Jew is but I'm guessing that I don't qualify.
I never go to synagogue...
I know very little about the religion even after years of Hebrew school...
I waver on the subject of god -who, what, where and even if...
What I am pretty good at, and may very  well redeem me in the eyes of the chosen people, is my love for family, fun and food and isn't that what life is all about?
Some may say that THAT is a religion on to itself so, on this day of atonement let's forgive and forget and believe in the religion of self and be the best self you can be!

My sous chef helping make the Matzo Balls...

Traditional Break the Fast meal of whitefish, lox, cream cheese, veggies and bagels...

The table is set!

What a week!

After a crazy work week, finally getting around to catching up on life.
Monday I had the opportunity to jet over to my fave city for a fun night of dinner and a show but not just any show.
Celebrating 20 Years Disney On Broadway at the Amsterdam theatre in New York was non-stop entertainment that included performances by most of the original cast members from Aladdin to Phantom of the Opera...

We started the night with a fabulous dinner and drinks at Aureole and ended all too quickly with a chauffeured ride back to Philadelphia...

It was a fantastic night and really made me realize just how much I love the theater!

Lamb for Dinner!

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Mad Kitchen Scientist I am!

The fridge is bursting with fresh fruits and veggies so I'm making a few delish and healthy sides for the boys to enjoy.  

It's Science Fair time so while Jacob completes his Soda and Mentos project, I'm getting all Mad Scientist in the Kitchen! 

Herb-roasted Potatoes and Shiitake Mushrooms...

Oven-roasted Cauliflower with Garlic, Olive Oil and Lemon Juice...

Directions
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
Place the cauliflower florets in a large saute pan or a roasting pan. Drizzle the olive oil over the cauliflower, and season with the garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Place the saute/roasting pan in the oven and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even roasting. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately while still warm.

Dinner is served!

Jacob and I entertained Saturday evening serving Lamb chops, rosemary potatoes, Brussels sprouts and cranberry pumpkin scones.
My little chef helped with everything from selecting the menu to prepping the brussels. ..yummy!!!

Let's Just Say That

I'm almost at my Fitbit goal and it's not even 1pm yet!
From what I can remember, we started the night with drinks at Distrito...

Dinner at The Mussel Bar...
and Dancing at Ivan Kane's Royal Jelly Burlesque Nightclub...

 
The rest...as they say...is History!

How Carnivores and Vegans

Coexist
Steak, medium rare with sauteed Brussels sprouts and mushrooms...
For the meat lovers

and a salad chunk full of tomatoes, mushrooms and white beans mixed with Trader Joes Goddess dressing...
For the Vegan