This is the blog where love, culture, food, and life come together to keep us connected. I have been living in Israel for the past 6, almost 7 years, where most of my family and many friends live in America. The time difference and hubbub of every day life make it difficult to keep updated on the random thoughts and reflections, the crazy happennings, and the yata yata that make up the puzzle known as "our lives". Even though we basically share "the big stuff" via phone calls and emails, I'm always left with a feeling of "stay tuned for the next time we catch each other on the way to work and school or while making dinner".
This brings me to the question of the day (which day? every day!): "What's for dinner?". When I was growing up I was always spoiled with great, I mean seriously unbelievably incredible, cooking. Whether it was my Mom's, Grandmothers' or Aunt's kitchen there was always a flavorsome, scrumptious meal to be had (there still is! I just get to enjoy them less often than I used to). When I started making meals with Adina and Elisheva (former roomates) I started asking my cooking mavens (which then also incuded Adina, Elisheva, and Elisheva's cookbooks) for cooking basics. When all else failed (no time, no ko'ach, I misread the cookbook) I always knew that pasta was in the cupboard and milk and cereal were never far away.
This brings me to the question of the day (which day? every day!): "What's for dinner?". When I was growing up I was always spoiled with great, I mean seriously unbelievably incredible, cooking. Whether it was my Mom's, Grandmothers' or Aunt's kitchen there was always a flavorsome, scrumptious meal to be had (there still is! I just get to enjoy them less often than I used to). When I started making meals with Adina and Elisheva (former roomates) I started asking my cooking mavens (which then also incuded Adina, Elisheva, and Elisheva's cookbooks) for cooking basics. When all else failed (no time, no ko'ach, I misread the cookbook) I always knew that pasta was in the cupboard and milk and cereal were never far away.
But now, Avi and I are trying to build our relatively new home and with it our new and improved menus. I never thought that it could be so complicated! The food has to be healthy, tasty, not always left-overs, and filling. Oh, the most important part is that it can't take forever to make, who has the time (or energy)?? There are always the days when "gourmet" food is fun and exciting (usually Fridays) but there are way too many days when we need a fast, healthy, quick dinner (whose leftovers become lunch). That's where this blog comes in. Rather than open and close our fridge repeatedly (at least 2 or 3 times) every night until inspiration walks out of it, I figured that I could post recipe/meal ideas, save them, share them, and get some more in exchange (that's where you guys come in...especially the matrons of the family!). At the same time each recipe will come with a short anecdote or thought. I invite you guys to write in, comment on mine or share your own recipes/anecdotes.
Looking forward!
Inbar
Contact me at: InbarGabay@gmail.com
Looking forward!
Inbar
Contact me at: InbarGabay@gmail.com
