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Lifestyle entrepreneur, wife, mom, yoga teacher. Cookbook author of FOOD YOU WANT: For The Life You Crave. Order today! #FoodYouWant

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After far too many days of celebrating and eating I’m starting off tomorrow with a green juice. So good to give your body a break every once and a while specially if you’ve had as many days or splurging as we have! Here are my favorite green juice ingredients:
Kale spinach or whatever greens u have
Lemon
Ginger
Apple
Mint
#greenjuicerecipe

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Some sneak peaks from Aylas BM-here u go! Huge shout out to @morangoldevents @goni_shavit_design @baitalhayam @carlagreenevents @malkaklein for embellishing her dream. Now it’s time to go make the family chicken soup for yet another meal!! #batmitzvahdecor @photos by @idan_hasson

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These days I’m totally cooking things that require minimal effort but deliver maximum satisfaction. The pumpkins are emerging and tomorrow I’m cooking pumpkin my favorite way. Roasted, simply with vanilla infused yumminess. Gearing us up for the fall holidays, simply. Recipe in my book, link in bio! #pumpkinrecipes #fallflavors #foodyouwant

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Crazy wind, real moments. In a daze after last nights celebration of Ayla. Meanwhile it’s back to life with market shopping, Friday night company and managing a family and a life. More pics to come. Grateful beyond words for it all. More later love u guys! #family #magicmoments

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After 25 hours of fasting we broke the fast with a flexible version of these breakfast frittatas from my cookbook! I made them in advance in a quiche pan and we all gobbled seconds. Felt cleansing in many ways to fast on him Kippur this year. Hope you had a great one. Link in bio to grab a copy of my book I think you’ll love it! #foodyouwant #breakfastfordinner

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Hard to believe that this little light of my life is 12. In last min planning mode for her bat mitzvah this week and as the pressure and stress build (why are there always last min inevitable obstacles?) i pause to remember why this moment matters. Why we are celebrating. And the gratitude washes over me and it is all good. I know I’ve been kind of deep in my posts lately-but something is stirring in my world that creating a pause. Do you too feel the urgency of making life matter? Stopping the day to day crazy rush to reflect and focus on what really matters? #parentingmoments #magicmoments

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How is summer coming to such an abrupt end? I’m spending time in israel this month so it’s still beach weather but MONTANA just got snow! Are things staying hot or cooling down in your part of the world? What are you cooking up to reflect the change in seasons? Wishing you a fabulous weekend! #summertofall #lifeyouwant

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The simplicity of a spring roll. I have the most crazy awesome recipe in my cookbook with a cooked version inspired by a trip to Vietnam with cooked tofu and infused veggies that’s loaded with complexity and satisfying flavors but tonight im just rolling some raw produce in rice paper (whatever is leftover in the fridge! Mango, cukes, red pepper, carrots, fresh herbs!) and dipping them in the simplest homemade tahini. That and some crispy haloumi +zucchini soup and the lightest dinner is done! What are you cooking up this hump day? #foodyouwant #springrolls

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Ditching the turkey and brining a chicken instead! It’s a crazy day and I can’t find a turkey so a chicken will do! Brined and roasted chicken is a highly underrated way of preparing the bird-super fun for thanksgiving by the way too if you’re already thinking ahead for then (that would make u as crazy as me). Happy sweet new year! #roshhashana2019

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Grab your copy for the holidays! This is the kind of food I want to look and feel my best and with the Jewish holidays approaching I’ll be cooking my way through through these healthified pages. I give you loads of tips and cheats for make ahead meals so you’d don’t Slavs all day in the kitchen. Now off to make my moms comforting chicken soup (it’s better two days later). Link in bio to grab your copy! #foodyouwant #holidayfood

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This month has been filled with reflections and memories. I’ve gone through thousands of family pictures and sorting out our lives in 3 continents...reprioritizing, reshuffling. Coincidentally it’s that time in the Jewish calendar PRE rosh hashana-considering the past and envisioning the future. There’s an urgency this time of year, marked by the countdown to Sunday night when we turn off our electronics and turn into ourselves. Wishing you all a special time this Jewish holiday season-whether you celebrate or not-May we all find some quiet space inside for self reflection (and apple cake 🍰 🍏)...#roshhashanah

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How cute is this apples and honey idea from @hameshek_givat_hen? It’s basically an elevated caramel apple with an almond garnish! Core your Apple, make a caramel sauce. Dip, garnish, chill and serve! You can make a dairy free caramel by melting sugar and coconut oil then adding coconut cream and a sprinkle of salt. So fun, getting ready for the festivities! #jewishnewyear #roshhashana2019

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This month has been crazily filled with reflections and memories. I don’t know why but somehow I’m reminiscing about my kids growing up too fast for me to catch up. My daughter is celebrating her bat mitzvah this week and just yesterday she was this little flower girl. Time passes too soon. As my brother says, life is fleeing and our stay is over before you know it. In case you need a reminder today: cherish the moments! Celebrate the magic! #parenting #magicmoments

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I’ve been having crazy green papaya salad cravings lately (must be time for a Thailand trip!) but I can’t find green papaya! Ever have this problem where you just can’t find an ingredient? Well, there’s always a substitution. I’m gonna try this traditional papaya salad with jicama (yum) or daikon (equally yum). You can also julienne some carrots and seedless cucumbers into the mix. I also never use palm sugar (yuck)-try coconut sugar or maple syrup instead! #thaifoodstyle #papayasalad

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As I sit on board my flight to SFO to take Ben to Stanford I’m reminiscing about how it happened that yesterday I was kissing him goodbye on his first day of elementary school and tomorrow I’ll be kissing him goodbye on his first day of college. Is anyone ever ready for this? I’m overcome with emotion-sadness, happiness, pride, emptiness, fullness, hope, love, so so so much love. I love you Ben. Come back home soon- it’s empty without you.

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I don’t know about you but I’ve already got rosh hashana on my mind. It isn’t for two weeks but im traveling up until right before and getting organized in advance. I make lists and menus. I do the shopping that I can in advance for staples. I invite guests. And I try and bake and freeze when I can. All of this makes the holiday stress a breeze. Today I’m dreaming about whipping up my apple cinnamon loaf (in my book!) it is just so freaking good and freezes beautifully. What’s on your menu? How do you plan ahead so that you aren’t stressed later? #holidayplanning #roshhashana2019 #glutenfreebaking

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Everything is moving so fast...yes kinda why I’ve neglected you this week!!! Kids growing up too fast. Bens going to college too fast!! Ayla is having her bat mitzvah too soon! Summer has definitely escaped us too fast. I don’t know about you but my life moves so quickly I can barely even see it pass before my eyes. Today I’m coming up for air! Seeing this pic of the kids so young and so carefree is the best reminder. Anyone else sometimes feel like you are whirling with responsibility and don’t ever stop to enjoy the life you’ve built? #familylife #magicmoments

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Back in my handstand groove although nothing quite beats a view like this to inspire! Taking my practice outdoors before fall says it’s too late! Happy weekend, hope you manage to get some downtime-my life has been wild lately-I bet yours has been too- it seems like that time of year for us all, I’m certainly looking forward to some quiet....#fridayvibes😎

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Back to school means one thing: more work in the kitchen! The kids come home famished and sometimes run out the door in the am with no breakfast. I like to keep a stash of freezer muffins ready for on the go. Use @simplemills mixes so you don’t feel bad about what’s inside and jazz them up with sneakily healthy things like hemp or flax and chopped nuts. I talk a lot about cheats and hacks in my book to save you time and banish meal prep stress. Anyone else have some good time saving tricks? #mealprep #foodyouwant

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Hoorah! Little kids back in school! It’s funny, I sometimes feel like once school starts life gets crazier. Between supplies, after school snacks, activities and far too much driving it’s sometimes easier all summer with everyone home but relaxed. How is it for you?
Meanwhile, head over to my blog because so many of you ask how I keep in shape after 4 kids and let me tell you, it’s hard work but it’s possible. Read up for my tips on how to manage your workouts and more-link in bio! #momlife

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