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Chocolate chip sticks never go out of style – everyone loves to sneak a sample, and somehow the plate always seems to empty too quickly. A few months ago, during the lockdown of the Iran war, I decided to use the time to perfect a gluten-free version (silver linings). After a few days of experimenting, I finally got it right, and it became our morning ritual – a fresh batch every day.
I recently served them in the sukkah, and my brother couldn’t believe they weren’t made with regular wheat flour.
Yields 18 sticks.
Ingredients:
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1/3 cup oil
1 large egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
¾ cup gluten-free flour (I used Malino brand)
1 cup finely ground almond flour
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. baking soda
½ cup chocolate chips
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix together the sugars, oil, vanilla, and egg until smooth. Add the gluten-free flour, almond flour, salt, and baking soda, mixing well to form a soft dough. Stir in the chocolate chips. If the batter feels too runny, add a bit more flour as needed.
Divide the dough in half and shape each portion into a log about 25-30 cm. (10–12 inches) long and 5–7 cm. (2–3 inches) wide, leaving space between them on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, then let cool for five minutes before slicing into sticks.
Enjoy!
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Welcome November! One of the most beautiful Autumns in a while. All at once, branches are brushed with royal purples, raspberry reds, lemony yellows to delight in our walks or travels. A calling to drive or walk through the woods and admire all of nature's glory.
Enjoy coffee or tea to start your day!
Gaze upward from the base of a tree with a change of perspective in Nature's beauty. Nature's brush of colors, textures in a glorious unity.
Coffee or tea on the house today, what will it be?
Turkey or ham or both?
Snuggle and being closer to family and gatherings once again
Binge on trilogies as it gets colder with first snows and frosts.
Try something new such as journaling. Free the mind and unlock the creativity within. Some might say it's freewriting or daily affirmations. Some are working on projects
continuously, burning the creativity oil to make that deadline or goal. Finish it strong!
Don't forget to enjoy the little things when
life seems to go too fast, keep the wonder and the splendor. Smile more, laugh more.
Chicken stir-fry. (photo credit: pixelsbypessi@gmail.com) After weeks of festive meals, this stir-fry is exactly what we need – quick, colorful, and full of flavor without the fuss. It’s light enough for a midweek dinner but still feels special. My husband loves making this for dinner, and I love letting him. The orange juice and honey give the sauce a gentle sweetness, while the soy sauce and ginger add that satisfying savory balance.
Yields four servings.
Ingredients:
1 kilo chicken breast, cut into strips
2 or 3 tbsp. olive oil
1 or 2 onions, sliced
1 tbsp. crushed garlic
1 zucchini, sliced into thin strips
2 assorted peppers, chopped
½ cup orange juice
3 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger (or ½ tsp. ground ginger)
3 tbsp. honey
½ tsp. ground black pepper
Directions:
In a bowl, mix the chicken strips with the orange juice, honey, ginger, soy sauce, and black pepper. Let marinate in the fridge for at least 20 minutes or overnight for deeper flavor.