Can’t wait for Shavuot…it’s the only time I don’t feel guilty!

There is nothing out there that can replace my love for everything dairy. If I could, my diet would only consist of yogurts, sour creams, cottage cheeses, never mind ANY cheeses and of course my favorite, a glass of cold 3.25% milk!!! How can I forget to mention about the infamous slice or two of cheesecake and cheese filled blinzes drizzled with honey…

Unfortunately, I am sure you will all agree that a dairy only diet will eventually result in having some ‘unwanted guests’ staying on your waist and hips…

That is why I don’t feel guilty indulging (obviously in moderation) in everything dairy during the holiday of Shavuot. This is the only time I can allow myself to enjoy without the concern of ‘unwanted guests’ overstaying their welcome!

Chag Sameach Everyone!!!

Uliana Posted:

Since this is my first Passover at the new house with just my husband and I, what do we cook? No more help from the sisters or moms, we are on our own here…

As the fear slowly set in, we decide to take on the challenge and make our first matza ball soup on our own.

What can I say? I never imagined that a semi-clear liquid with yummy matza balls out of a box could taste sooo good.

From that moment on we both agreed that this would be our breakfast, lunch and dinner dish over Passover… Not only for its simplicity when making it, but for the warm childhood memories it brings with each spoonful you take.

Nothing beats a bowl of Matza Ball Soup!!!

ULIANA Posted

Pesach is around the corner and with my luck I had to get sick!!!

I cannot even begin to describe how many things are still left to do around the house, and all I can think of is my bed, hot tea and lots of meds…The long to-do list will have to wait just a little bit longer.

At a time like this I am so appreciative for having such a wonderful family who each year takes the responsibility to prepare the Seder meals.

Sooner than later a time will come where I will be the one preparing the meals…I am just so thankful that its not this time!!!

Posted by ULIANA

Encountering new challenges on daily basis is part of life. We learn to adapt to those changes very quickly in order to feel that sense of calm and control once again.

Well, today is the day where I find myself challenged by my first official blog entry… I am what most would call a ‘newbie’ at blogging, and at this very moment I am trying to gain that calm and control feeling back.

I never had to share my thoughts, feelings or ideas in cyberspace. Yes, on a college paper numerous times, but never like this. The longer I sit here in front of my screen and dwell on what to write about, the more I begin to understand the need for expression and sharing and how we all have that urge to know what the other person is thinking, doing or feeling. Isn’t that what online community building is all about?

I am hoping that as time goes by and the more I blog, I will no longer find myself challenged by this obstacle but instead feel that calm and control with each entry…