Hanukkah goodies that are luscious, zesty, festive, and delicious …. and aren’t fried! From elegant hors d’oeuvres, to substantial main courses, to cakes and treats. Break free from the latke pan and vent fan! Continue Reading
Desserts are the stars of the High Holy Day Table. No really! Veggies, fish, and meat are great, but we wish each other “a sweet new year” for a reason! It’s sweet! And festive! And everyone has their favorite, nostalgic, formative memory-making dessert. Check out this round up for some old classics and new favorites! Continue Reading
A spiced, fragrant plum cake in honor of my new favorite holiday, Afternoon Tea Week.
If you have a little time, a teapot, tea, and something (like this marvelous cake) to nibble, you have the ingredients for afternoon tea. Continue Reading
The tops of the cakes are golden, crisp, and craggy. The insides are pillowy, yet robust. I sliced several of the cakes in half and filled them with homemade lemon curd, making them tremendously messy (and decadent) to eat. Continue Reading