chicken soup from Crestock Images The cool December winds have definitely blown in, and for me there’s nothing quite as comforting on chilly nights as a bowl of hot chicken soup. Especially if the soup has these delicious, juicy chicken meatballs in them. Unbelievably easy to make, and one of our staples here at home: [...]
Ahh… Kasha
As a child, I had porridge every day- certainly a bowl for breakfast, and oftentimes another bowl as an afternoon snack. Recently, I’ve discovered Kasha, buckwheat groats that are very similar to oatmeal, but taste a little different. Good different. Know what knishes are? I love knishes- and no wonder: they’re traditionally filled with Kasha. [...]
Thick Hot Chocolate
One of my favorite childhood memories is drinking creamy hot chocolate with some buttered toast on the side on rainy days. Now that the weather’s turning cool, cup of thick, dark cocoa is what I want on most nights- and would have, if it wasn’t so calorie-filled and decadent. Because, believe me, this recipe is [...]
Striking Gold
Oolong Chinese Tea and Cups from Royalty Free Images I mean Yellow Gold Oolong Tea, which my husband and I have been enjoying every day. It’s excellent piping hot, of course- but we’ve also been making pitchers of it and storing it in the fridge, the perfect refreshment to accompany us while we work. Oolong [...]
Let them eat Buttery Brioche
bread from Stock Photography I’m not exactly sure why, but I’ve been on a bread baking kick lately. From simple White Bread (made with milk and brushed with butter before baking for optimum yumminess) to the loaves and loaves of Brioche I made tonight, our house smells absolutely heavenly. Speaking of Brioche: apparently, this is [...]
Cookbook Love: The Secrets of Baking
My dearest friends and family know how much I adore all cookbooks, but those I love the most are the ones that delve deep into the science of cooking and baking. Which is why I was so pleased to receive a copy of Sherry Yard’s The Secrets of Baking: Simple Techniques for Sophisticated Desserts! Yard [...]
Leftover Halloween Candy
Halloween Candy 4 from Royalty Free Images There was a big storm yesterday, and hardly anyone came trick-or-treating at our house. Sad, but what might be even sadder is the amount of leftover candy we have! We’re packing up most of it to give away to needy children, but keeping some to make some Halloween [...]
