We’re one day into the Passover holiday and, if you’re like my family, you’re already tired of Matzo everything. Especially, I’m tired of Matzo cake recipes. Layered with cream in between, soaked in all kinds of liquor and crumbled up in parfaits. Yes, there are […]
I always thought that, if I had a personal chef named Wolfgang Puck (a girl can dream), I would ask for his Chinois chicken salad every day for lunch. After all, this was the salad that introduced us to what we now erroneously refer to […]
Cheesecake is a family tradition around here. Especially at Thanksgiving when my daughters (from the time that they were little) and I would always bake some sort of cheesecake to add to our dessert table. Needless to say, I have made many varieties of this […]
Anyone who has/had a Jewish grandmother (aka Bubby) knows how much they adore Manischewitz. Mine used to love it so much that she actually carried a bottle of it in her purse to various restaurants just because, as you can imagine, this was not a […]
Venti caramel macchiato, skim milk, extra hot, no foam, with whip. That’s my husband’s drink of choice (eye roll). Mine on the other hand is a nice cold glass of Sauvignon Blanc. See the problem? I have to admit that I do enjoy an occasional […]
I love napoleon. No, not the general/emperor of France. Although I do have a thing for short, dark, handsome, regal looking French men (don’t judge!). The napoleon that I’m referring to is the sweet gorgeous creation of thin layers of dough intertwined with dreamy, creamy […]
At this point it seems as though most cooks have a recipe that became their favorite dish to make during the pandemic. I am no exception. Exactly three years ago this week, my husband abandoned his office and began working from his new home office […]
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, […]