DIY Sundaes

I have raved about how much I love the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Sundaes at Baskin Robbins. It gives one a true food orgasm! One night I wanted a sundae so bad, but was to lazy to walk myself to Baskin so I improvised ( not to mention saved myself a bit of money).

To make a quick and easy sundae.. get some ice cream, candy of choice ( I recommend peanut butter cups, m&ms, or even go with Oreos), and whipped cream. Simply chop up the candy or cookies of choice, mix into the ice cream and top with whip cream. Just like that you have a yummy sundae in about 5 minutes tops. So save yourself a trip to the ice cream shop and save a few dollars cause it's totally kosher soul to have DIY sundaes.

Nosh on,
Shoshi
"Luscious Lifestyle Diva"

Frida's Fiesta

It is not a well known fact that Frida Kahlo’s father was Jewish. While there is no record of her participating in Jewish rituals, I happily accept Frida as a member of the tribe!

I bring Kahlo up because I am reading a cookbook inspired by her life, Frida’s Fiesta’s by Guadalupe Rivera and Marie-Pierre Colle. Oh, how there are some delicious recipes in the book! I am salivating just thinking about what I am going to make.

Here are a few simple recipes for you to make:

Fresh Lima Bean Salad

6 pounds fresh lima beans, shelled
Salt and pepper
1 onion, finely chopped
2 Serrano chilies, finely chopped
¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
½ cup olive oil
4 tablespoons vinegar

Rinse the lima beans. Place in a saucepan with water and cover. Cook for about 15 minutes or until tender. Rinse in cold water and drain thoroughly. Combine the beans with the onions, chilies, cilantro, oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste. Chill. Serve very cold.

Coconut Ice Cream

4 cups milk
1 ¼ Cup sugar
Fresh coconut, peeled and finely grated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine the milk, sugar, and coconut in a saucepan. Simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to lukewarm. Stir in the vanilla puree. Refrigerate. When the mixture is cold, place in an ice-cream maker and proceed according to the manufacturer’s directions.


Nosh on,
Shoshi
“Luscious Lifestyle Diva”