Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

Ariel’s banana chocolate chip bread. One of life’s little pleasures whose ingredients may be best left as one of life’s little secrets.

The Real Rugelach

Rugelach from a bakery in Israel
-Ryan Corbett

"You think you know rugalach, but you have no idea." This seems to be the only way that these rolled Jewish cookies could get any better — in surplus.

Israeli Feast!

Not your average bread and butter...

"Just did my army training. Hungry as hell, and wandered into this restaursnt on Ben Yehuda in Tel Aviv. As soon as I sat down, they brought ALL THIS out to me! Like, instead of just bringing bread, they brought bread plus 10 amazing foods/dips. And yes, in case you were going to ask, that "tap water" is sparkling. Its called שצ'ופץ. Worth checking out!" -- Garrett Ross

Sweet and Sour Orange Rhubarb Marmalade

Sweet and sour orange rhubarb marmalade
-Ariel Dobkin

"Made with caramelized onions, tomatoes, cinnamon, ginger, garlic and more goodness. Sweet but not too sweet. Went with the fish beautifully." Well played, Ariel, but next time send a picture of the fish.

Porcini-Rubbed Delmonico Steak

"Porcini-rubbed Delmonico steak with 12-year balsamic from Capital Grille"
-Ryan Corbett

"The chain steakhouse is not dead..." Well, it must not be, Ryan, because I received the following picture 27 seconds later:

Veggie Nachos

Homemade vegetarian nachos
-Sarah Griffin

For whatever reason, I'm most impressed by the corn — and the fact that this didn't come from a freezer. Thanks Sarah!

Short Ribs on an English Muffin

"Short ribs on an English muffin"
-Lori Ross

Described as "creative and delicious." Wow. Now all my questions have been answered.

Libby's

cafe + bar

1917 South Osprey Avenue

Sarasota, FL 34239

(941) 487-7300

http://www.libbyscafebar.com/