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theflexiblechef

👩🏼 Wife, Yoga Teacher, & mom of 4
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Fall may be upon us but summer will always have my Fall may be upon us but summer will always have my heart. As the kids settle into school routines, Seth emerges from HK quarantine this week and I’m in my office work cave—I’m filled with love remembering our montana moments this summer. Funnily I had my appendix out 12 hours after we took this pic how crazy! I remember holding onto, and in some ways loving the days when I was homeschooling, when everything was on zoom and life was so efficient, when we weren’t bound by the usual social constraints. I’d love to see a more flexible world emerge from all this so let’s make some requests shall we? Here are a few of mine-what are yours? ✨Keep parent teacher conferences on zoom instead of running around the school all day! ✨Keep work from home setups a real option so people can live and be anywhere, efficiently. I run a flexible business with a team around the world (DM me if you wanna hear more abt opportunities!) ✨Keep flexible (non traditional) schooling a real option. I’d love to see us educating children differently-more on this for a much longer post. Your turn! #flexiblelifestyle
Have you guys tried the @ninjakitchen ninja cremi? Have you guys tried the @ninjakitchen ninja cremi? The company reached out to me to help teach people how to use their new ice cream machine that has recently launched. I have to admit, I was skeptical because I typically only promote flexible equipment. You know, the essentials you need, with multiple uses because who has space for something niche when we first have to master the basics? (I had a bread machine years ago. Collected dust in the closet. You know what I’m talking about). But yeah, back to ice cream. I gotta say, this machine is just FUN. And easy (if you follow my instructions 😜) my daughter csn now make frozen smoothie bowls without making a total mess and it tastes like actual churned ice cream. I made a vegan gluten free cookie dough recipe the other day. Check it out/link in stories! #ninjainthekitchen #icecreamrecipes
Have u tried this easy peasy slow cooker (flexible Have u tried this easy peasy slow cooker (flexible!) chickpea and cauliflower recipe? I’m on a fall comforting soup-y streak this week. This season, add some cubed pumpkin to the dish-will also add a touch of natural sweetness to compliment the spice and the coconut. Best part? Drop it all in a slow cooker and dinner is served. Honestly in a pinch I’d even buy PRE cubed squash, PRE washed Cauli florets and pre washed kale to keep prep to an absolute minimum. Full step by step recipe is here but ingredients below! https://theflexiblechef.com/slow-cooker-chickpea-curry-recipe/ Butter or oil for sautéing 1 large onion, chopped 2 cans chickpeas 2 cups store-bought marinara sauce 2 tablespoons curry powder 2 teaspoon cumin ½ head garlic, minced Handful chopped veggies of choice: cauliflower, zucchini, onions, mushrooms ADD pumpkin! 2 teaspoons salt Dash pepper 1 cup fresh spinach 1 small can coconut cream Bunch fresh coriander #fallready #fallrecipes
I’ve been under the weather all week and because I’ve been under the weather all week and because we moms have to take care of ourselves I’ve been in soup cooking mode. Next up: my hug in a bowl. It’s a slow cooked beef and cabbage soup recipe from cookbook….where onions and cabbage and tomatoes are slow cooked with short ribs and love to deliver, yeah, a huge hug in a bowl. Right about what the dr ordered right now. When I make this soup I think of my son, pictured above, an of all the people who are so far who I wish I could hug right now. I’ve been quiet round here lately…how y’all doing?? #foodyouwant #fallrecipes #fallsoups
Kids breakfasts at home usually alternate between Kids breakfasts at home usually alternate between eggs and veggies, loaded oatmeal and healthy ish pancakes but weekends are reserved for muffins+hard boiled eggs+fruit platter. It’s a pretty simple. Because im not baking muffins every week i batch and freeze way in advance. But if I haven’t, I lean on my favorite last minute cheat: a boxed mix. @krusteaz gluten free cinnamon streusel mixes are so delish and with a few homemade hacks like adding hemp seeds, vanilla and swapping almond milk for water they even taste fully homemade. Grab yourself a box at your local grocer and thank me later? 😉 #weekendtreats #gfbaking #glutenfreemuffins
With all of its hardships, covid has brought about With all of its hardships, covid has brought about some hidden blessings including all of us being home together and working from home more than was ever possible. I’m so curious what things have changed for you. Please share. Seth jokes that zoom has replaced Cathay Pacific in his life. But yesterday seth took off for an extended trip away and I’m left feeling an unexpected loneliness. It’s a healthy sort of loneliness that will translate into longing which, over time, keeps the passion alive. In healthy relationship, we all balance our partners out and ideally delegate responsibility so that the household and life is managed smoothly. But when he’s away im tasked with being mom and dad. The disciplinary and the fun one. The organized homemaker and the spontaneous adventure seeker. It just keeps things interesting…it keeps me flexible…it pushes my boundaries and forces me to be more than I thought I could be. And then, when seths back, I will have grown. But I’ll willingly give him his job back 😜..
I used the opportunity of national daughters day t I used the opportunity of national daughters day to look back on how my only daughter has grown. I watched videos and went through all the footage I’ve filed over the years and found such gems. If you haven’t done that recently it is so heartwarming. Hold on to your little kids and enjoy them while they are young-my baby turned 14 just like that. Check out some funny stories! #nationaldaughtersday❤️
Nothing quite beats an Israeli breakfast spread an Nothing quite beats an Israeli breakfast spread and instead of going out we do this ourselves…despite the local cafe being steps away there’s something nice about the value of making things at home (saves money too!)…here’s how to set yours up! 😋Find cute bowls for salads 😋Consider a cute board or cutting board 😋Choose your eggs (these are truffle scrambled!) 😋Make an Israeli salad (we did tomatoes+cukes+red onion+lemon+olive oil+salt and pepper-chop small! 😋Serve with dips (these are things that are great to keep on hand: tahihi, hummus-basic. 😋Add toast or fresh bread (mines GF). Served with smoked salmon and cream cheese splurge! 😋Serve with anything else u have and love-we added some ceviche and cured fish my hubby buys.. 😋Other traditional things to add to the brunch spread: olives, cheeses, pesto, jams and more. PS because I keep the fridge stocked this took 10 minutes. And the dishwasher handles cleanup. You can do it! Anyone else happy to eat like this everyday? #israelibreakfast #israelfood #israelibrunch
walked into my butcher this week to pick up my spe walked into my butcher this week to pick up my special order roast. He looks at me and says whose the pretty woman in your profile picture? Surely it’s not YOU? Thanks buddy. The first pic was me a month ago in LA with no kids and no domestic responsibilities. I hadn’t just finished lugging bags of groceries, picked up two rounds of dog poop on the way, cooked for a houseful of guests, cleaned the house and did 3 loads of laundry and drove an hour to the best butcher in town. The next pic is me domestic messy me. The me that shows up every morning after not having slept as much as I should to make breakfast and pack school lunches and manage kids and (a few) homes. It’s the me that that just went for a run and didn’t wash my hair afterwards. It’s the me that didn’t have a makeup artist spending 2 hours making me look all “pretty” for a photo shoot. I encourage you to refuse to live up to some societal expectation of being or looking a certain way and insist on showing up as you are without too much fuss. We just celebrated the fast day of Yom Kippur, reflected on our life and our impact on the world. Scrolling through perfect social media posts don’t be fooled and don’t forget that they didn’t wake up looking like that. Day to day, focus less on how you look or HOW you show up and just SHOW UP. And honestly, after a long messy week of domestic duties-despite feeling burnt out a tad because life demanded my attention, I’m feeling full from being with and serving the people that I love. Go post a story with no makeup looking just like you because you are perfect just the way you are. #flexiblelife
Aloo gobi without the aloo 😉 -basically kitchen Aloo gobi without the aloo 😉 -basically kitchen sink Indian cauliflower curry. No I didn’t measure but if you’re feeling inspired here my flexible no rules recipe! If u love I promise to do formal! Sauté one onion in a good amount of olive oil Add a tomato or two or 3! Add tomato paste Add minced garlic Add minced ginger Wait around 5-7 until it all comes tog. Add dried: cumin, coriander, chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, salt and pepper! I had leftover cabbage-threw that in Add around a head of cauliflower florets. Cook until softened. Finish with fresh cilantro. Taste and drizzle with EVOO, salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh chili peppers. I’m serving with some fried quinoa rice (see pics in stories) but seriously I could live in this alone. Happy weekend! #aloogobi #cauliflowercurry #healthyindianfood
One of the keys to lasting love, and, coincidental One of the keys to lasting love, and, coincidentally, our basic needs as human beings is to have both stability and consistency but also adventure and spontaneity. We are creatures of comfort (I know you’ll be there for me, etc) but we also crave newness. I just shared my kinda embarrassing and hilarious reaction to seths shaving his beard in stories today. I wasn’t ready! I was comfortable having gotten to know the new him with a beard! Change threw me off guard! But as with anything new, it also introduces fun and creates an opportunity for new kinds of spark. It’s good to introduce something new to keep your love and passion alive. Here’s Seth post beard and the Seth I knew for last 6 months. Hello new hubby! We’ve been married 22 years and are always changing things up to keep the adventure alive. Don’t get stuck in sameness. Do something in your relationship to keep things new! It takes work but so do all things in life worth fighting for. #marriageadvice #relationshipgoals❤️
I scrambled to get you this recipe in time for Ros I scrambled to get you this recipe in time for Rosh Hashana in case you wanna try them. This was prob the biggest recipe I’ve developed in 2 years since my cookbook. I took the inspo of my dairy free cheesecake and the crust from my rhubarb pie to concoct this. When I talk about flexibility in the kitchen it’s all about being open minded and creative and mixing and matching things so go forth and experiment. It’s insane that this recipe is gluten AND dairy free which doesn’t mean a free pass to eat I as many as u want. It’s still an indulgent sugar filled treat so consume responsibly!! Ok how gottta go and finish cleaning and cooking for important rosh hashana guests! Love u guys. Lmk how this turns out! 🔗RECIPE LINK IN BIO #flexiblefood #appledessert #roshhashana
Baking my traditional apple cake for rosh hashana Baking my traditional apple cake for rosh hashana tonight as the countdown for the holiday begins!! The recipe is in my cookbook and if you haven’t baked yet this ones a winner. It was inspired by @susiefishbein the queen of Jewish cooking. And yes, I’m typing up final notes for my apple crumble cheesecake bars that you water the recipe for and will share on Sunday! #applecake #roshhashana2021
You can hold onto summer as long as you decide to! You can hold onto summer as long as you decide to! Anyone else in back to school mode and leafing through pumpkin recipes already? This is a pic snapped by the insanely talented @girlsquadinc from a recent shoot in LA. We are revamping my entire website and offerings including ways you can work with me in an exclusive 1-1 experience so stay tuned because I have a few fall slots opening up! Meanwhile, with life getting busy again for so many of us, don’t forget to hold onto that summer feeling as long as you can…sneak in some pool time while the kids are at school? 😉 #flexiblelife #backtoschool #healthylifestyle
I’m sorry u guys….If you’re a content creato I’m sorry u guys….If you’re a content creator like me you’ll know that sometimes you need to unplug to get some inspiration but…I’m back! I’ve been in quarantine+jet lag+on makeover reboot to elevate everything I share so…forgive my intermittent silence… We are gearing up for the Jewish new year and I’ll be sharing some blog posts on its inherent meaning an why it matters but first let’s talk about apples and honey!! This is such a fun way to present your apples and honey this year. These apples are pictured with almond butter but you could totally just do a drizzle of honey or nix the almond butter and fill these # cuties w honey! You’d wanna chill to set but I think could totally work. Rosh hashana idea-You’re welcome 😜 #roshhashana #applesandhoney
This is 44. Feeling deeply emotional and grateful This is 44. Feeling deeply emotional and grateful to be alive. Not just living but ALIVE. And so freaking blessed. Thank you all for the most special messages and love. I am so excited about his coming year and have so much in store for you. We are rebranding and working on a whole new website experience and I’m finally starting to offer an ability to work with me. Soon, GW we will be releasing a reality show and a podcast and I just spent a day with the outstanding @girlsquadinc who captured this snap. Are you ready? This year is gonna be amazing. Covid and delta and and all. More than ever, living and working flexibly is the key to finding fulfillment. Can’t wait to journey deeper with you! #flexiblelife
New on the blog! Your back to school cheat sheet f New on the blog! Your back to school cheat sheet for back to school. Are you ready for this? I’m not sure I am! Head over to link in bio to read an elaborated version of how to approach fam food your fam flexibly: ➡️Let kids take on responsibility ➡️Delegate chores ➡️Get creative with leftovers ➡️Prepare snacks in advance ➡️Prep ahead with a few hacks ➡️Breakout the takeout Happy Friday 😎 #backtoschool #backtoschool2021
Holy yum! Shakshuka with fried halloumi, oh yeah. Holy yum! Shakshuka with fried halloumi, oh yeah. I wish I could say that I made this but I plan to!!! So, if you have my cookbook, follow my roasted cauliflower shakshuka recipe but swap broccoli for the Cauli for fun and color. Then, pan fry some halloumi and sprinkle it in at the end so it stays crispy. Garnish with pesto. I love getting flexible recipe inspo from dishes I don’t have cook so I can sample and taste and then experiment at home. So much of the fun and creativity happens in the kitchen when you taste something and then go home to experiment and recreate! Do u do this? If so, what have your latest creations been? #shakshuka #shakshukarecipe #israelifood
But HOW did summer just fly by? Im on the ranch w But HOW did summer just fly by? Im on the ranch with 1 out of 4 kids and our extended family is all packing up…my last two weeks recovering from surgery felt like a blur and I’ve just come up for air. I have to say, we’ve been sheltered from covid out here and I can’t say I’m looking forward to masking, regulations and travel… More than ever, adopting a flexible mindset is a necessity. Who know what will be this fall. Keep your plans flexible too because anything can change and that is ok because you’ll be mentally prepared for a wild ride this fall if it comes to that. We’ve all got this! #montanalife #montanaliving #sunmer2021
I’ve had some time on my hands recovering from t I’ve had some time on my hands recovering from this silly surgery so…I got y’all the recipe for the spaghetti squash reel I posted last week! If you’re craving a summery comfort good dish that’s super healthified this ones got you covered. 🔗LINK to recipe in bio! I haven’t been able to exercise (obv) and given my mostly sedentary life on the couch that lies in stark contrast to my usual morning practice+daily run+life on the move, I’ve been looking for lightened up options myself so I don’t turn into a comfort food looking blob 😂 😬 Let me know what you think if u try this simple+satisfying recipe! #spaghettisquashrecipe #healthified #comfortfood
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