Coco in the Kitchen

Bombay Ice Halwa

December 7, 2018 By colettezabo 2 Comments

While I’m neither Indian nor Hindu, I revel in celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights which marks the fiscal new year in the exotic subcontinent of India. One of my dearest friends knows how much I love her culture and indulges me with beautiful tunics, diyas (little clay oil lamps), bindis (pretty mark worn between […]

Japanese Cheesecake (Gluten-free)

November 27, 2018 By colettezabo 4 Comments

Last week, a friend asked if I’d ever had Japanese cheesecake. What? They do cheesecake differently in Japan? Uncle Tetsu who? Apparently, I live under a rock, because I’ve never heard of the guy, but I did my research and found many recipes, one of which said hers always got rave reviews, but added that “it is […]

Grilled Bacon & Eggs Meatloaf

November 21, 2018 By colettezabo 4 Comments

Grilled, baked or cooked on the stovetop, meatloaf is, without a doubt, the ultimate comfort food. Every family has a trademark recipe, but this Bacon & Eggs Meatloaf grilled over wood chips and charcoal may just be the very best one. See for yourself. Ditch the breadcrumbs for rolled oats to make this a gluten-free […]

Aquarium Cookies

October 25, 2018 By colettezabo 2 Comments

Having children means you’re going to “need” pets, oh, all sorts of feathered, scaled, furry, slimy organisms. Young ones will say anything to get you to agree, promise to feed them, entertain them, and, even pick up their poop, all of which Mommy and Daddy actually end up doing. Over the years, we have accumulated […]