Tag: april
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My Mother’s Challah
I’ve wanted to post my mother’s challah recipe for a while now. Things got in the way. I wanted to tweak it. She wanted to tweak it. We went on a challah making hiatus (what?!) But mostly I thought, who needs another challah recipe? The internet is full of them. They are all described as…
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Israel + Big News
Isn’t it crazy how life works? It seems like just yesterday I was telling you all about my summer job/internship as a baker in a Brooklyn restaurant. Then, a little bit later, I said goodbye as I headed to Israel for school for a couple of months. Well, that was almost 7 incredible months ago.…
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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…
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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…
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Blackened Salmon with Parsley Powder and Purple Cabbage Slaw
My love of baking is well documented on this blog, as nearly every single recipe I post is dessert. But slowly (thanks to many Top Chef episodes watched with my mom) my appreciation for cooking is blossoming too, and I’ve begun to enjoy the process as much as I enjoy baking. One of the things that…
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{Gluten Free} Triple Chocolate Almond Biscotti + An Anecdote
“Let’s bake!” I tell my little sister and she runs right up, beaming. It’s not often that I invite her to work with me; I prefer to bake in solitude, keeping the messes small and the techniques flawless. But today, I want to spend time with her. I will not care about any spilled milk,…
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Six Impossible Things
You know those weeks when you have a to-do list that’s a mile long and it doesn’t seem to be getting any shorter? Well, this is one of those weeks for me. For every task I complete, another one seems to take its place immediately. It’s tempting to crawl into bed and forget about it…
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Painted Bottle Vases
Anyone who follows me on Instagram knows how much I love flowers. Whether they’re peonies, anemones, or english roses, I believe that even the smallest bouquet has the ability to transform a room into a bright, airy space. Last spring, I made simple flower filled mugs to decorate the house and loved the homey look that…
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English Toffee
Every year before Passover I’m on the lookout for holiday worthy desserts that don’t require flour but still taste delicious. This year, on a recent caramel kick, I decided to make english toffee. It requires only six simple ingredients and couldn’t be easier to make. Sugar is melted in a pan, butter is added, and…
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