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With all eyes on Israel right now in this time of war, at the end of the seder when we say “next year in Jerusalem,” we will pray for peace harder than ever, and for those hostages who are held in bondage to be freed ”speedily in our days.” 🙏 Slide 4 is the highlight of my day, week, maybe year. There’s one particular recipe I look forward to cooking every year during the Jewish holiday. It’s called a tuna pancake, or at least that’s what my mom calls it. It’s more or less a giant Jewish crab cake — the Jewish part being that there’s no crab involved, as shellfish is forbidden under kashrut, the Jewish dietary laws. Because it comes together so quickly, it’s perfect for one of those “I’m hungry but I don’t know what for” kind of days near the end of the holiday. The tuna pancake has been a staple of my Passovers for as long as I can remember, and I always picture my mom cooking it on her stove. It’s so simple: a can of tuna, an egg, some diced onion, matzah or almond meal is mixed by hand into a clumpy paste. I remember my mom always presses the mixture softly into a nonstick pan with a dinner fork, making little crosshatch marks in the mixture before flipping it and topping it with a slice or two of Muenster cheese. Placing a lid over the top helps the cheese to melt beautifully while the underside finishes browning. The dish is savory and warm, served casually with a side of sauce made by combining ketchup and prepared horseradish, and always reminds me of home. It’s special yet kind of ordinary with its humble beginnings as a canned protein. I add my own twist with the addition of Old Bay seasoning into the mix. These days, I always make enough for two as one of my daughters has developed an affinity for the dish. Continued in comments: 👇

You know her, you love her, but if you haven’t cooked with Nikky you’re missing out! 🥢 Chef, restauranteur, cool mom, spice queen, saucy lady, travel tour guide, and now cookbook author Nikky Phinnywantana is major goals. Every time I cook with her or her products I’m amazed at the results. We had TOO much fun exploring five of the best recipes from the book and tasting a few others too, at the most interactive book pre-launch party I’ve ever been to! Cooking stations made sure we really understood just how easy all the cookbook recipes are! We made saucy pad thai, spicy green papaya salad, gorgeous summer rolls studded with edible flowers, a beautiful butterfly pea lemonade and a classic lychee martini! Her new cookbook is available for preorder on Amazon and you’re going to love it. All the recipes are super simple but taste complex, thanks to chef Nikky’s genius. ✨Preorder✨ today (link in my stories), and get these special VIP bonuses once you fill out the form (linked in my stories also): 🍲5 Secret Recipes Straight to Your Inbox 💌Invite to Chef Nikky’s private Facebook group 📹Exclusive Access to Weekly Recipe Tutorials 📬Special Signed Gift 🎉Launch Party Invitation on Sept. 17 That launch party alone is worth ordering early! https://amzn.to/3TZGcO7

Morning martinis anyone? 🍸 Technically it’s coffee, so. ☕️ 📍 @theoperatorsclub Thanks for hosting!

🙏🪬🇮🇱💪 I appreciate your support and kind comments so much. Slide 3 is aspirational. I know yall aren’t sleeping.

🚀🥯🥯BIG BAGEL NEWS: @starshipbagel # 3 officially opens TOMORROW, Friday, 4/12 on Arapaho at Hillcrest in Dallas!! 🥯🥯🚀 No more complaints about the parking downtown or that Lewisville is too far because now we have our own Starship in Dallas. Address: 6859 Arapaho Rd #603, Dallas, TX 75248 Hours: 7-1 daily And if you haven’t read the article in @d_magazine about Oren and Starship and that journey, please give it a read. I’ll share a link again in stories. Don’t know what to get? Starship fans, drop your order in the comments and I’ll pick one of you to treat on your next visit. 👇🥯🥯🥯

Ok but have you considered a caviar martini at @tangoroomdallas? This meal was epic, but more on that later. Thanks for hosting us, Tango Room 🍸

TOTAL ECLIPSE as seen from Jade Waters, Hilton Anatole, Dallas, TX

Six months. 💔 Hearts broken into a thousand pieces. Countless lives lost, and for what? We all want the war to end. We didn’t want it in the first place. Our thoughts are trapped in those dungeons. Six months 🎗️

Jeni, you’ve done it again! 🥄 🌕🌖🌗🌘🌑🌒🌓🌔🍨 @jenisicecreams invited us in to try their newest collection: PUNK STARGONAUT. 🤩 Loving these far out flavors and the tie-in to tomorrow’s epic eclipse! Grab a spoon and dig in before these limited-edition flavors spin outta sight. 🪐🥄 And don’t forget to snag your free eclipse glasses too! 🤩

I’m just gonna say it: 🥩EVAN’S MEAT MARKET 🥪 has my favorite sandwich lunch. House-made everything with meats sliced right into your sandwich, plus plenty of other tasty things to take home for dinner like @realzappschips-crusted chicken tenders ready to cook, so many ready-made foods, and house-ground, brined, or butchered meats. There’s just a ton of great stuff inside, so get over there. Thanks for the tour and the sandwiches @evansmeatmarket! 📍EVAN’S MEAT MARKET The Shops at Highland Park 4266 Oak Lawn Ave in Dallas

Brands be wildin’ out here. Name and shame in the comments: Is April Fool’s Day content dumb?

✨GOLDIE’S✨ is the intimate neighborhood bistro you’re looking for. Date night, happy hour with friends or just a quick bite at the bar. Friendly service and luxe surroundings welcome you. From the folks who brought us High Fives, Sfuzzi, Ferris Wheelers, Tiny Victories and Session Pilates, @goldiesdallas is sure to become a neighborhood favorite. Cheers, and thanks to the team for hosting.