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May 2, 2016

Whole Wheat Sandwich Loaf

Ever since I started making sourdough bread, I’ve been giving other breads some serious side eye. Nothing is comparable to the taste and texture of sourdough and using instant yeast in place of a natural leavener seems like a major cop out to me. Why go the easy route when a slightly more involved one…
April 20, 2016

Chocolate Pavlovas With Lavender Cream & Strawberries

Exciting news: I chewed today! For the first time in two months! As soon as my doctor gave me the go-ahead, I started thinking of what I’d have first: sushi? Pizza? God, I’d been dreaming of pizza. But he quickly brought me back down to earth. I have to start with soft foods as my…
April 14, 2016

Lemon Glazed Blueberry Poppy Seed Cakes

Hi there! It’s been a busy week, but I’m popping in to share this quick cake recipe. Being that we’re almost at Passover (it’s next Friday night!) I thought I’d save this for after the holidays, but the truth is, it’s just too good to push off. So I hope you’ll forgive me for tempting…
April 6, 2016

Homemade Small Batch Strawberry Jam

I love strawberry jam. To me, it’s like the vanilla ice cream of all jams: it’s classic, it’s simple, and it pairs well with just about anything. I like jams that aren’t too sweet, and since store-bought jams are often chock full of sweeteners and unpronounceable preservatives, for me, homemade jam is the way to…
March 30, 2016

Simplest Chocolate Chip Scones

I miss salad! I just saw my doctor for my 1 month jaw surgery post-op visit and he said I have another month to go before I can start chewing. I knew before going into this that I’d have to be on a no-chew diet for two months, but I guess I hoped he’d say…
March 27, 2016

Rhubarb and Rye Galettes

It’s officially Spring! This means cherry blossoms, rainstorms and… rhubarb. My one true love. Every year, I go a little bit overboard when I see rhubarb at the grocery. Something about those tart pink stalks just screams hope to me- they’re a sign that winter is truly over, and I’m always excited thinking about all…
March 14, 2016

Blackberry Pie with Rye Walnut Crumble

I have been seduced by the big box of blackberries at the store- seduced by their navy color and their promise of sweetness. I tell myself it is March- almost Spring, practically Summer!- and a berry party is deserved, is basically required, season be damned! The box is bought. At home, the blackberries taste of disappointment.…
March 8, 2016

Six Impossible Things

“Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast!” – White Queen, Alice in Wonderland. Six impossibly awesome things. I can’t believe it’s already March! While my birthday month always seems to sneak up on me, this year’s been a little crazier than usual: I had jaw surgery almost two weeks ago, so its…
February 22, 2016

Blood Orange, Coconut and Vanilla Oatmeal

A thousand opening sentences preceded this one. Every time my fingers typed out a few words, I immediately deleted them. It was as if the things I wanted to write somehow got lost in the space between my mind and my hands. So I guess I’ll just write the damn thing. I’m having jaw surgery this…
February 8, 2016

Blueberry Cheese Danishes

Everyone wants to know why I’m making cheese danishes. They make comments like “Wow, so much butter!” or “These are a little more involved than brownies, aren’t they?” Yes. Yes, they are. And no, I don’t have a reason for these, other than: it’s February. It’s snowy and cold. And there’s butter in the fridge.…