Like my two boys, I can’t consider any higher strategy to keep in mind Elana and have a good time her birthday yesterday, than speaking about meals. Aside from our household, it was the real love of her life. It brough her such pleasure to be making ready food- particularly if it was for me and the children. And thru all of Elana’s well being challenges, she all the time found out methods to improvise her weight loss program into one thing she loved. And whereas Elana loved making ready all types of meals, chocolate was undoubtedly our love language. It doesn’t matter what kind of weight loss program both of us was on, we might all the time get pleasure from a chocolate bar. So, in occupied with my favourite Elana meals, all of them had chocolate!
Low Carb Buckeye Peanut Butter Brownies. I needed to begin with these, as a result of everybody in our household is aware of I really like something with peanut butter and chocolate. Lesser recognized is that Elana additionally beloved peanut butter. She by no means ate as a lot of it as I did, sometimes going for the more healthy almond butter. However that is the place Elana and I related….peanut butter and chocolate.
Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies. That is sort of the place all of it started. With the chocolate chip cookie from almond flour. This was the sport changer. It was so a lot better than every other gluten free cookie on the market on the time- and was each an unimaginable dessert or a brilliant wholesome breakfast or post-workout deal with. Restricted sugar- tons of protein.
Chocolate Pecan Pie. This was in all probability what I stated most- when Elana requested what dessert I needed her to make. Once more- nuts and chocolate…what may go improper. This grew to become a Thanksgiving staple- and anytime we needed to essentially be decadent. Particularly including whipped cream on top- which was one other large Elana favourite (with minimal sweetener and a few vanilla).
Home made Chocolate Sweet Bars. We had these within the freezer lots. An excessive amount of. In fact, Elana would take them out and slice off a chunk to eat. I might simply take a complete one out and they might begin to soften on my fingers as I ate them. This was Elana trying to make wholesome, gluten free treats that our youngsters may eat- and love- and that their associates would love as effectively.
Home made Hannukah Gelt. I needed to point out this recipe, together with Hamantaschen, as a result of they converse to Elana’s love of the vacations. The Jewish holidays first and foremost- however Elana actually beloved any vacation. It was a time to be collectively as a family- and even as soon as our youngsters left the nest, she simply beloved the pageantry and meals of any pageant.
Gluten Free Birthday Cake. I’m sometimes not a cake lover…however this one was amazing- principally due to the unimaginable frosting. Frosting was essential to Elana- many hours have been spent making certain we had the precise frosting on our wedding ceremony cake. However this one is particular as a result of it speaks to the place Elana shined brightest- making meals for the children, particularly their birthdays. It was the genesis of Elana’s Pantry- tips on how to make gluten free treats that may work for his or her birthdays. So many wonderful clown and bunny desserts through the years.
Elana leaves a legacy far and extensive when it comes to her impression. However seeing our two boys’ love for meals and keenness for cooking is a continuing reminder to me of Elana as a Mother. Miss her terribly- as a spouse, co-parent and friend- however sending her plenty of hugs and chocolate kisses right now. Comfortable Birthday E. Love R.
