I have been making a lot of lettuce cups for lunch lately- it seems more fun than a salad! These cottage cheese lettuce cups are a high protein, energy packed and very simple. I use pepitas (pumpkin seeds) a lot because they are cheap and good for you. I like to use Romaine leaves because they fold easily like a taco shell. Maldon salt to taste and enjoy!
By Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast
At a recent BBQ we hosted, a friend brought loads of figs and rosemary from her backyard. We used the rosemary sprigs as kebab sticks and threaded the whole fresh figs onto them. We put them on the BBQ until they were warm and just slightly charred. When we took them off and cut them in half, they were juicy and the rosemary had infused the fruit. You can slice them in half and drizzle them with olive oil and (Maldon) salt, or serve them alongside any entree. Delish!
By Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast
I made this Quinoa Edamame Salad with sesame dressing for our BBQ last weekend and it turned out to be a winner! We had leftovers that were great for lunches all week. Packed with flavor and protein, this is a filling salad I’ll be making often.
By Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast
The Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashana starts tonight! We are gearing up to host a big dinner tomorrow night and since it’s traditional to eat apples and honey to sweeten the new year, I am making this honey cake for the first time. It’s a dessert my relatives make every year and I was so happy to get the recipe. This Majestic and Moist Honey Cake by Marcy Goldman is truly majestic and VERY moist, and I recommend it highly.
Shana Tova! (Happy New Year!)
xx
Erin
Two years ago today, Jonathan and I got married on a ranch in Sonoma County near where I grew up. I made the invitations and we got married under a chuppah painted by our friend Gabe. After the ceremony I made a surprise exit via zipline! We had an outdoor sunset dinner overlooking vineyards prepared by the amazing non-profit Worth Our Weight . We decorated the tables with fresh flowers and produce from friends’ gardens. Later there was dancing in a barn and we sliced into the enormous rice krispy treat wedding cake that my brother made. Jonathan’s uncle gave us a priceless gift by photographing the whole occasion. What a fun 2 years it’s been- happy anniversary, mi amor! xx
