I love fruit desserts, as does DH. We have a beautiful apple tree in our back garden that once a year produces a bumper crop of Anna apples. These are too tart to eat plain and must be baked into pies or cakes or applesauce (so not, no babies in my house). So, I researched […]
These are my basic cookie which satisfies a deep need within me. They use oil, not margarine, so even though it’s healthier 😉 , it surpases margarine in that this makes for a crunchier cookie. They are perfect with a cup of tea or coffee or a glass of milk. You can dunk them and […]
Cholent is a serious food. There are no two ways about it, you eat this and it tastes like a piece of Shabbos (not Shabbat if you get me 😉 ). I grew up in a household where my mom – much as I adore her – just had no clue of how to make […]
I try to be a good grandma (aka Savta) and while I’m sure I fall short at times, at other times I know I’ve done good. DH decided over 3 years ago to visit (with me, of course) each and every family, every week, to learn together with the kids starting with the eldest (bar […]
I love the taste and mouthfeel of brisket. It is a classic for Rosh Hashana, holidays in general and Shabbat. It is an impressive main course to present to family, friends and pretty much anyone. This particular recipe also works beautifully for Passover, so you really can’t go wrong. I have played around with a […]
Ahh brownies. They are one of the most basic food groups in life. And wars you say? Yes, I keep expecting people to pop up in chain mail with swords in hand and I promise you, I would join the fight. There is a brownie and there is NOT a brownie. To me a brownie […]
I am a big fan of pargiot, also known as skinless, boneless chicken thighs for many reasons, not least of which is speed of preparation. When you need a fast and delish meal, they are a go-to even faster than fish if you cook them in this method. I often sauce them but DH has […]
As someone who always is patchka-ing (fussing) in the kitchen, I’ve tried many many recipes for good wholegrain or multigrain breads. Some have been epic fails which you choke down and I have even tossed some of them and yes, felt guilty. The problem is finding that happy medium between hearty and weighs a ton […]
DH and I have for the last three years or so, developed a routine of visiting each of our kids/grandkids once a week. It’s been amazing and has deepened all our relationships. I mention this since two sets of kids live in the same area and since we visit on a Friday, I often get […]