I love how food can be associated with memories. That a bite or a smell can send you back in time. Hopefully it’s a happy one. Once there is a nip in the air and the days get shorter, for me at least, I sometimes need a little cheering up. There is nothing like a … More The Other Soup
In the blink of an eye, almost an entire year has come and gone. Don’t get me wrong, there were plenty of things that happened, but almost none of them were food related. My life went from completely revolving around food, to it being an afterthought. From researching, cooking, and baking any free moment I … More Moroccan Vegetable Stew
A week or so ago, my husband asked why I don’t take more of his suggestions in the kitchen. I was confused at first and then realized that this was indeed something that I do. My kind and wonderful husband has quite imaginative suggestions. Some might even rival Grant Achatz…ok that is a bit of … More Apple Butter…With A Twist
I will skip the “Sorry I haven’t written in forever” speech because what’s the point? Since my last post, fall is upon us in Seattle. The cold has set-in and the rain is on its way. Pumpkin season is in full swing and our house is lightly scented with fall candles. Here is my shameless … More Pumpkin Crescent Rolls
One of the downsides of living so far away from family, besides all of the obvious things, is traveling during the holidays. My husband and I typically bite the bullet and just suck it up, but this year has been insane. We have both been traveling a ton and it just doesn’t make sense this … More Friendsgiving
For those of you who are not familiar with Rosh Hashanah, it is the Jewish New Year and time for reflection and family. As much as I like the sense of renewal and starting over, I am a huge fan of good food. On my list of favorite holidays based on food, Rosh Hashanah is … More Rosh Hashanah Eats & Treats
Pumpkin, O Pumpkin, Wherefore Art Thou Pumpkin? Today I went to the store to stock up on pumpkin and was informed that there was a pumpkin shortage across the entire USA. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing and the woman I had asked looked at me and said in all seriousness, “if you find … More Pumpkin Bars with Brown Sugar Frosting
