This one is going to be short and sweet (unlike a leprechaun) because, I’m ashamed to admit it, my knowledge of the history of St. Patrick’s Day is rather limited. Blame it on my Ukrainian roots and upbringing, or my general ignorance about Irish history […]
If you’re like me, you grew up eating canned black beans. And, if you’re like me, you’ve most likely found your favorite brand that you’ve been loyal to for years. They’re delicious, easy and a great last minute, healthy side dish, which is why I […]
My husband and I just spent a lovely weekend in Georgia visiting our daughter Samantha, son-in-law Ryan, and their terror turned angel rescue dog, Ginger. All mothers out there know how hard it is to see your baby grow up and move away (wail, moan, […]
Jewish holidays are full of symbolic foods. On Rosh Hashanah, we eat apples and honey as a sign of hope that the year ahead will bring sweetness into our lives. On Hanukkah, we eat latkes. These potato pancakes are fried in oil which serves as […]
Let me start by saying that this is not your typical Coq au Vin, and purists should turn away quickly and hide their eyes. Now, with this disclaimer out of the way, I can honestly say that this is the coziest of all winter soups, […]
It’s cold and rainy here in the Northeast once again, which is hard to believe considering that it was seventy-degrees and sunny just two days ago. But, I guess that was just a teaser of things to come. For now, we’re staying indoors and dreaming […]
I’ve always been a fan of biscotti but truly fell in love with this cookie on a family trip to Florence back in 2016. We stayed in the heart of the city just a few blocks from the Ponte Vecchio bridge. Around the corner from […]
It seems that the older I get the more I feel myself wanting to get in touch with my Ukrainian roots. Having emigrated to the United States with my family at the age of nine, I spent most of my younger years poo-pooying Ukrainian (or […]
Scrumptious layers of buttery vanilla cake, soaked in a decadent lemony Chambord and Vodka cocktail, layered with raspberry jam and topped off with a delicate raspberry Russian buttercream was the end result. But it all started with a date night and a bit of a […]
The lineup has been decided and you’ve invited your friends over for a Super Bowl bash. Now what? If you’re anything like me, pigs in blankets immediately come to mind as a game day snack. And, if you’re like me, these frozen things are what […]