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Like my two boys, I can\u2019t think of any better way to remember Elana and celebrate her birthday yesterday, than talking about food.\u00a0\u00a0Apart from our family, it was the true love of her life.\u00a0\u00a0It brough her such joy to be preparing food- especially if it was for me and the kids.\u00a0\u00a0And through all of Elana\u2019s health challenges, she always figured out ways to improvise her diet into something she enjoyed.\u00a0\u00a0And while Elana enjoyed preparing all kinds of food, chocolate was definitely our love language.\u00a0\u00a0No matter what type of diet either of us was on, we would always enjoy a chocolate bar.\u00a0\u00a0So, in thinking about my favorite Elana foods, they all had chocolate!<\/p>\n

Low Carb Buckeye Peanut Butter Brownies<\/strong>.<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0I had to start with these, because everyone in our family knows I love anything with peanut butter and chocolate.\u00a0\u00a0Lesser known is that Elana also loved peanut butter.\u00a0\u00a0She never ate as much of it as I did, typically going for the healthier almond butter.\u00a0\u00a0But this is where Elana and I connected\u2026.peanut butter and chocolate.<\/p>\n

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Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies.<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>This is kind of where it all began.\u00a0\u00a0With the chocolate chip cookie from almond flour.\u00a0\u00a0This was the game changer.\u00a0\u00a0It was so much better than any other gluten free cookie out there at the time- and was both an incredible dessert or a super healthy breakfast or post-workout treat.\u00a0\u00a0Limited sugar- tons of protein.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Chocolate Pecan Pie.<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0This was probably what I said most- when Elana asked what dessert I wanted her to make.\u00a0\u00a0Again- nuts and chocolate\u2026what could go wrong.\u00a0\u00a0This became a Thanksgiving staple- and anytime we wanted to really be decadent.\u00a0\u00a0Especially adding whipped cream on top- which was another huge Elana favorite (with minimal sweetener and some vanilla).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Homemade Chocolate Candy Bars.<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>We had these in the freezer a lot.\u00a0\u00a0Too much.\u00a0\u00a0Of course, Elana would take them out and slice off a piece to eat.\u00a0\u00a0I would just take a whole one out and they would start to melt on my fingers as I ate them.\u00a0\u00a0This was Elana looking to make healthy, gluten free treats that our kids could eat- and love- and that their friends would love as well.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Homemade Hannukah Gelt.<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>I had to mention this recipe, along with Hamantaschen<\/a>, because they speak to Elana\u2019s love of the holidays.\u00a0\u00a0The Jewish holidays first and foremost- but Elana really loved any holiday.\u00a0\u00a0It was a time to be together as a family- and even once our kids left the nest, she just loved the pageantry and food of any festival.<\/p>\n

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Gluten Free Birthday Cake.<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>I am typically not a cake lover\u2026but this one was amazing- mostly because of the incredible frosting.\u00a0\u00a0Frosting was very important to Elana- many hours were spent ensuring we had the right frosting on our wedding cake.\u00a0\u00a0But this one is special because it speaks to where Elana shined brightest- making food for the kids, especially their birthdays.\u00a0\u00a0It was the genesis of Elana\u2019s Pantry- how to make gluten free treats that would work for their birthdays.\u00a0\u00a0So many amazing clown and bunny cakes over the years.<\/p>\n

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Elana leaves a legacy far and wide in terms of her impact.\u00a0\u00a0But seeing our two boys\u2019 love for food and passion for cooking is a constant reminder to me of Elana as a Mom.\u00a0\u00a0Miss her terribly- as a wife, co-parent and friend- but sending her lots of hugs and chocolate kisses today.\u00a0\u00a0Happy Birthday E.\u00a0\u00a0Love R.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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