Creaming butter into sugar is like watching alchemy happen. The butter starts out distinct. Fatty. Yellow. Chunky. The sugar is fine. Sweet, sweeping sand. Together, they become a paste, a…
It’s Monday! We need muffins. We need them jumbo, crunchy with sugared tops and moist with butter. And most of all, we need them filled with luscious Concord grapes! Have you…
“Close your eyes. Let go of any tensions you’re holding on to. Breathe through the spaces. Relax.” I am laying in yoga class, still upon a thin rubber mat and inhaling…
I realize I might be alienating the children of the world by writing this, but I have to say it: I love Brussels sprouts. Always have, always will. In general, I…
When it comes to pie, I’ve always been more of a filling girl. Sure, I love the contrast between a crisp, shattering crust and a soft, fruity filling. But if…
It’s November! Welcome, morning frost and fresh cranberries. Welcome, soup and tea and nights-that-are-dark-too-early. Welcome, month of pies and all things good! This year, I’m hosting a Friendsgiving gathering at…
In the summer, we made s’mores. We were inventive- if there was no blazing campfire around, we’d use the flames from the stove. Another time, me and a friend made…
Israel has a culture that’s warm, inviting and unlike any other I’ve ever experienced. While people in some countries tend to be more reserved and less inclined to hosting tourists,…
