Words & Brush Weekender: Easy listening music and chat, Friday 14th November 2025, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome
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Garden rainbow salad with cocoa vinaigrette
By Henny Shor, Jerusalem Post, October 18, 2025
https://www.jpost.com/food-recipes/article-870676
Ingredients:
Fresh greens
Cucumber discs
Roasted zucchini slices
Colorful peppers, sliced
Red onion, sliced into rings
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Sweet-potato fries (see below)
Optional: Cocoa nibs or roasted nuts for garnish
Directions:
For the fries: Using a mandolin slicer or a sharp knife, cut the sweet potatoes into very thin, long strips. Fry in hot oil for two to three minutes until crisp, then drain and set aside in a sealed container until ready to use.
To make the vinaigrette: Combine the water, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and whisk in the cocoa powder until a smooth syrup forms. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Once cooled completely, whisk with the balsamic vinegar and lemon juice until smooth and glossy.
To assemble the salad: Layer the greens, cucumbers, roasted zucchini, peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes on a platter. Top with the sweet-potato fries and drizzle with the chocolate vinaigrette just before serving. Sprinkle cocoa nibs or roasted nuts over the top for extra crunch.
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Words & Brush Weekender: Easy listening music and chat, Friday 7th November 2025, Free Choice - all genres of music welcome
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Gluten-free chocolate chip sticks
By Henny Shor, Jerusalem Post, October 18, 2025
https://www.jpost.com/food-recipes/article-870676
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.
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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.
