by rez | May 8, 2023 | Food blog
Elsa Schiaparelli (1890 – 1973) Known as the “Queen of fashion,” Elsa Schiaparelli was born in Rome, Italy in 1890. Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel referred to her as “that Italian artist who makes clothes.” But she was an inventor as well as an innovative designer. Creator...
by rez | May 5, 2023 | Food blog
Challah This recipe is adapted from Le Cordon Bleu trained chef Rana W. Lustyan and makes 1 large challah. Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 packets Instant yeast 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups room...
by rez | May 3, 2023 | Food blog
Cheese and Olive Bread Cheese and Olive Bread This bread is adapted from Martha Stewart’s recipe. As she says “there is no need to knead this bread!” However, the dough has to rise for at least 12 hours before baking. Ingredients: 3 cups bread flour 3/4 teaspoon...
by rez | Jan 27, 2023 | Food blog
Ricotta Cake with Blueberries Ricotta cake is a great addition to your dessert repertoire, especially if you are looking for a light but tasty option. You can use all purpose flour or you can use almond flour if you would prefer a gluten-free version. You can also...
by rez | Dec 27, 2022 | Food blog
Avocado and Spinach Hummus This easy and versatile dip is a great addition to your holiday party table. This recipe was a creative invention with the ingredients that I use almost every day. The spinach and avocados give a rich color and a smooth texture to this...