Tag Archives: dessert
Graham Crackers: Easier than Pie
I’d like to have a word with the person who coined the phrase “easy as pie,” because I happen to think pie is hard. Rather, pie crust is hard for me. I can make decent pastry when I really have … Continue reading
A Family Easter
As the youngest of five children my family holidays were always packed with excitement, laughter and enough food for a small army. Extended family would come for all or part the feast and the house would be full of energy. … Continue reading
The Chocolate Brownie Cookie Experiment
Every so often, I’ll taste something that I just can’t stop thinking about. It’s like getting a song stuck in my head, only in the form of a particularly unforgettable combination of flavors and textures. Nothing will do until I … Continue reading
Celebrating Passover
Passover begins on Monday evening, commemorating the flight of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. After recounting this Exodus, it’s traditional to enjoy a beautiful holiday meal. During the eight-day observance, a gentile cook like me can find it … Continue reading
Serendipity S’mores
One thing that bugs me about Whole Foods is that it’s exceedingly difficult to buy something simple, like marshmallows. Recently, after playing in the snow with the kids, I realized that I didn’t have any marshmallows for their hot chocolate. … Continue reading
When Life Gives You Candy Canes…
My vibrant 4 year old, Luke, joyfully brought home three treat bags from his preschool Christmas party today. Our household candy cane count is now threatening to surpass a few dozen. The ones that haven’t fallen apart are proudly displayed … Continue reading
Comfort Foods: Use Their Power for Good
See below for photo source. The first snow is on the ground in much of the country, which, for many of us, means a turn toward food that is reassuring and warm. So-called comfort food gets a terrible rap for … Continue reading
From the Editor
Swine Dining
Cooking from the Carpool Lane