This is the first year we’re staying home for the entire Pesach. A couple years ago, we went to my in-laws for the first days and came back chol hamoed, hosting my in-laws for the second half of Yom Tov (they are easy guests AND helped cook, so it was actually pretty fantastic). I don’t recommend … Continue reading »
I love recipes that are quick, easy and yet look fancy. This one definitely qualifies. It was simple to throw together, and the results were just beautiful (and yummy, too). yield: 12 mini pies muffin tin (mine is for a dozen muffins) non-stick cooking spray 10 sheets Fillo (Phyllo) Dough 1 21-oz can Peach Pie … Continue reading »
As of late, I have slacked off to the max on the meal planning. A combination of energy level, disorganization, and a reluctance to acknowledge that my cooking needs have shifted have made a different strategy a must. Instead of developing that new strategy, I’ve just avoided menu planning entirely. And how’s that working out … Continue reading »
Happy Chanukah everyone! Tomorrow will feature a post for Hannukah Hoopla (very exciting), but tonight I am happy to share this post which is up over at Beltway Buzz. Is staying at home a mindless endeavor? Am I wasting my liberal arts education? Hardly! Go, read and comment! And don’t forget to enter the giveaway … Continue reading »
We didn’t live near any relatives when I was growing up, and since my mother doesn’t particularly enjoy cooking (I think her motto is something like “cook to survive”), Thanksgiving wasn’t ever a big to-do for us. However, when my family moved to St. Louis twelve years ago, we found ourselves close to family, and … Continue reading »
I’ve been doing some thinking about my menu planning. While I do love the monthly planning concept, I found that I usually didn’t make at least one meal from the plan per week. That resulted in a lot of leftover ingredients. Also, I didn’t feel like I was utilizing the ingredients I have on hand … Continue reading »
There are a number of yummy kosher recipe sites out there, and I’m happy to have written a guest post for Cook Kosher. This site is really attractive, has a great interface, and, most importantly, has lots of delicious recipes. Remember when my oven was out of commission? My post is about what I learned … Continue reading »
I have a confession to make: I didn’t menu plan at all in August. Not once. You can imagine me, wandering the aisles of the supermarket aimlessly, with only a list of essentials, without focus and drive. Our dinner situation was less than ideal many times. It was a disaster! Thankfully, my husband is supremely … Continue reading »
I got the idea for this poll after having a conversation with my friend, E. She was mentioning something about paying bills or managing finances. It came out in the course of the conversation that my husband manages all of our finances. She was surprised, since in her marriage, she’s the one who handles all … Continue reading »
Over at CulinaryKosher.com, I share the memories of my first experience baking with Little Man (and, no, it doesn’t involve any major kitchen mishaps). You can read the article here and find the recipe here. Enjoy!
