About me

Growing up in Israel within the embrace of my loud and wild Yemenite family, I was so lucky to be enfolded in the rich, multi-cultural life of Givat Olga. In my colorful immigrant town, ethnic diversity was honored and shared through food and celebration.

Life’s quirky twists and turns landed me in Minnesota, with my American husband and eventually – 4 kids. So here I am, exploring the merging of the Mideast with the Midwest through food, parenting and lifestyle. Join me for the journey!

“Food is a vehicle to creating community, to shaping memory and to sharing cultural richness.” Zehorit Heilicher

Cooking Class Sampler

Spontaneous Farmer’s Market Meal

Basil Pesto, Corn Sauté with Cumin Salmon, Pesto Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper, Roasted Beets with Feta Cheese, Caprese salad, Mushroom Asparagus Frittata, Pears in Rosemary Syrup

More Than Milk & Honey: Israeli Vegetarian Appetizers

Roasted Peppers & Goat cheese platter, Tuna toast (Tunisian tuna salad with pickles and tomatoes), Tahini vegetable salad, Fennel salad, Fatoush, Tomato eggplant stacks

Elegant Brunch

Prosceco Mimosa, Mushroom & Thyme Baked Eggs, Panko Fried Goat Cheese salad, Rosemary Country Potatoes, Bagels, Minted Fresh Fruit, Brioche Chocolate Banana Panini

Spring Soups - Color In Your Kitchen

Take advantage of those early baby vegetables to create healthy and quick soups, vibrant in color and flavor (Dairy class)

Not That Chicken Again – Boneless Skinless Chicken Recipes in a Hurry!

Learn a quick technique for pan sauces and apply it in 3 sumptuous ways.

Light & Easy Mediterranean Dinner Party

Bruschetta with White Beans Sun-dried Tomatoes and Basil, Cheese & Olive tapenade with crackers & crudités, Grilled Halibut in Lemon Sauce, Roasted garlic mashed potatoes, Quinoa pilaf, Roasted rainbow carrots

Kosher Asian? You Betcha! – Beyond Simple Stir Fry

Expand your Asian repertoire: Japanese pot stickers, Thai aromatic soup, Indonesian noodle salad, Ginger chicken stir fry.

 Thanksgiving with Ease: Fall Flavors Shine

Pear & Sausage Crostini, Sage & Cannellini bean Dip with Crudités, Mushroom Rosemary Skewers, Lemon-Fennel Roasted Turkey, Rainbow Carrots, Fresh Herb New potatoes, Apricot & Sausage Stuffing, Oak Lettuce, Apple & Pomegranate Salad, Pumpkin Roulade with Ginger Frosting, Cranberry Meringue Bars, Individual Chocolate Mousse cakes with Raspberry coulis

Stick to Your Ribs -Short Ribs 3 Ways

Lip smacking ribs from the Asian, French and American cuisines (Meat class)

Private event classes available: I’ll bring the fun as we cook together to create a menu (agreed upon in advance) to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary or just for fun!

Contact me here for more details!