I love a good chiffon cake since it is the (IMHO) perfect blend between the more substantial butter type cake and the sponge type cake. It has the whipped egg whites for a lovely fluffy texture and yet there is oil in it so unlike angel food cake, it doesn’t have that somewhat dry texture. […]
So my son Netanel and I were running around together getting electrical appliances for him and his bride to be and after that (exciting yet tiring) venture, I told him I needed a few groceries (turned out to be a whole shopping – watching him whizz about and shop at the speed of light was […]
I love mushroom barley soup in all its permutations. I like it with meat (I have on the blog a corned beef version which is yum) but I find that you can make a very delicious meatless version as well. Often during the week DH and I prefer not to eat a meat meal every […]
So I think I’ve mentioned that DH and I love to travel and every summer we head out, generally in the direction of some alpine place to clamber amongst mountains and streams and forests. Yes, yes, I have walking sticks and proper hiking shoes but don’t get excited, I’m no fearless rock climber. I’m a […]
I confess, as a child growing up, my mom, not a big baker, was not someone who would’ve ever made biscuits, but beyond that, biscuits were what you saw on television, not something you or your friends ate. You saw them in family shows, or people eating them in diners or in Southern cuisine. Your […]
I like sole primarily because it’s a fish which is mild and delicate in flavor so that even those who are not big fish fans tend to enjoy it and it can be easily stuffed. I find when you stuff sole, it remains moist even when you heat it on a warmer for Shabbat or […]
I know that people say you can make a terrific babka out of challah dough and it’s true that you can make a nice yeast cake that way, but it’s not a babka. It is a reasonable facsimile thereof. Babka is a lot of work, I won’t lie. It’s a compliment to your family or […]
Many years ago, I went through an intense health food period. This lasted a few years but certain things stuck with me for a long time. One of them was brown rice as opposed to white rice. A little vignette to elucidate how serious this was at the time, my twin daughters, about 9 or […]
By now, you know I’m an eggplant fan. It’s versatile and delish and I have over the years developed a number of recipes that are yummy but this quick recipe is a lovely dairy meal waiting to happen especially as we approach the nine days. The very first time I tasted this dish, it was […]