Planning a Happy Thanksgiving 2018 – 1 week to go!

This post has been edited from the original which was published on November 17, 2011. It’s always hard to accomplish your Thanksgiving tasks when you don’t know how many people you’re having over!  I think I have the final count and we’re only going to be 20 people this year, including my two daughters who […]

Planning a Happy Thanksgiving 2018 – 2 Weeks and Counting!

This post was originally published on November 10, 2011. Life is unpredictable, but Thanksgiving is not and it is 2 weeks away!  Is the exclamation point there to emphasize panic or joy?  I’m excited!  I’ve been teaching quite a few Thanksgiving-themed classes as of late and I’m feeling spirited.  Don’t let these Thursday posts stress […]

Mejadra Rice with Lentils, Greek Yogurt, and Shallots Recipe

Rice and lentils are two of my favorite foods, but I love them even more when they’re paired together.  I was on a Mejadra kick the last few weeks and loved every bite. Mejadra is a Middle Eastern-Mediterranean dish of rice and lentils cooked with warming spices (not spicy) and topped with fried onions. I […]

Cucumber-Hummus-Turkey Roll-ups

It’s so nice to be back in a routine, isn’t it?  This time of year for me means regular mealtimes, a little healthier eating (watermelon, olives and rosè no longer count as a dinner), meal prep on Sundays, and making school lunches.  I will admit, school lunches throw me since my son doesn’t eat the classic lunchbox staple, a sandwich.  And many […]

Healthy Chocolate Fudge | Pamela Salzman

healthy chocolate cashew fudge recipe

  I was looking for something sweet recently, but my only options were several pints of vegan and non-vegan ice cream, or a bag of chocolate chips.  I remembered this chocolate fudge which I posted on my blog a few years ago, and spontaneously made it with the excuse that the images needed a makeover. […]