I have a very picky palate when it comes to sweets. I would never say no to a dessert in front of me, but cookies and cakes and pies…
Believe it or not, I’m lukewarm on chocolate. I need it in small doses, and never alone. The thought of eating a plain chocolate bar is in the same…
I grew up in a home where made-from-scratch breads and fancy pastries were the norm. While my sister shares my mom’s fascination with substituting various flours and weighing ingredients…
Summer-tarians: I know you’re sad about the whole Summer Friday thing. And the fact that it is no longer acceptable to eat ice cream and a lobster roll before…
Believe it or not, I’ve never been a huge fan of pies. I’m talking about the ones with the gloppy cooked fruit – cherry, blueberry, apple…I know, I’m un-American!…
For many, this recipe is a total no-brainer. Been there done that. But I’m posting it because I often find that things that seem common to me – say,…
Lately, making it to the end of the week feels like a major victory. Balancing work, school, friends, cooking, gym, and a long distance boyfriend is just as challenging…
I just returned from a trip to Israel, where the market stands overflow with dried fruits and nuts. Just like dried fruit in America, you have to be careful…