Gluten-Free Shopping Spree – Some of my favorite products

When I was first diagnosed with celiac disease my whole world flipped upside down. Suddenly, my favorite restaurants and last-minute delivery orders were off-limits.  But fear not, fellow food enthusiasts! This just means I get to explore the wonderful world of gluten-free cooking and share my journey with you. Luckily, Israel has a TON of…

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No Whey! Getting Back on a Exercise Routine

I used to have an incredible morning routine! I would do early gym sessions, do some journaling at the Hilton Hill with a sea view and then get home to get ready for work! I’d walk to the office and get ready t otackel my to-do list by 10 am. But then life got a…

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Wheat a Minute, Is That A Celiac Symptom?

Ever walked out the door, only to be plagued by the nagging fear you forgot to lock it? Or left the house, then driven back just to check if you unplugged the iron? I wasn’t just forgetful, it was a daily struggle. My photo album is full of pictures of me locking my door so…

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Knead to Know? Jewtina Eats is now gluten-free

Woman eating a carbonara pasta in Italy

For nearly 29 years, I lived blissfully unaware of a hidden condition – celiac disease. Unlike many with this autoimmune response, I never experienced gut-wrenching reactions after indulging in my favorite pizza (yes, an entire one!) or mac and cheese. This, in my carefree mind, meant gluten and I were besties. I never thought I…

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The-not-so-public Public Kitchen

Public Kitchen 215 Crysie Street, NY NY 10002 Rating: 4.5/5. Ideal for: Family Gathering, Celebration. Price: High-Price. See, the restaurant is just like the hotel. Extremely hip – do people still use this word? Anyhow, the restaurant has all dimmed lights, small tables and cool white chairs. The ones that you only see at these fancy…

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The best cookies are at Levain Bakery

Levain Bakery 167 West 74th Street,New York, NY 10023 Rating: 5/5. Ideal for: Quick snack, dessert. Price: Mid-Price. I bet you have seen endless videos, pictures and articles about Levain Bakery Cookies. I especially wanted to go to Levain Bakery after reading Jenny Hann’s Always and Forever. On it, Lara Jean, the protagonist, is obsessed…

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It was Dōlicious!

Cookie Dō 550 LaGuardia Pl, New York, NY 10012 Rating: 4/5. Ideal for: Quick snack, Dessert, Celebration. Price: High-Price. Cookie dough is my number one comfort food, and I mean it. I buy cookie dough whenever a friend goes through a breakup, whenever I face rejection, or when I just need some rom-com time. When…

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Mac and Cheese overload at Cafeteria

Cafeteria 119 7th Ave, New York, NY 10010 Rating: 5/5. Ideal for: Family Gathering, Celebration. Price: Mid-Price. Yes, I Googled “food around me” while wandering around New York City, and yes, I chose Cafeteria solely because of the mac and cheese section on its menu. My cousin once recommended the restaurant so it was always…

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Handmade pasta at Aunt Jake’s

Aunt Jake’s 47 West 8th Street, NYC 10011 Rating: 5/5. Ideal for: Family Gathering, Celebration. Price: Mid-Price. After a long day of running errands, running to catch a train (twice) and spending the afternoon at the beach, I was exhausted. I wanted a place not too far from my friends house, but also a good…

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Fried Avocado at Asuka

Asuka Sushi 300 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011 Rating: 4.5/5. Ideal for: Family Gathering, Friends Gathering, Celebration. Price: Mid-Price. My brother always told me how good avocado tempura is. Yes, apparently frying avocado is a thing. And yes, I was not aware of it.  The truth is, I started to eat sushi a…

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