Salted Chocolate Rye Cookies
It has been a high cookie demand month around here. During exam periods, an excessive amount of sweet treats (even by my standards) are required to keep the boys going. Consequently, while behind on the…
It has been a high cookie demand month around here. During exam periods, an excessive amount of sweet treats (even by my standards) are required to keep the boys going. Consequently, while behind on the…
I never miss the opportunity for a tea party. This weekend is not only the BIG Jubilee, but it also almost coincides with a birthday in this house for the one whose favourite cake happens…
Barely a week goes by when these internet-breaking golden chewy squares do not emerge from my oven. The original recipe from my inspiring friend Adeena Sussman's book, Sababa, are mouthwateringly delicious, a cinch to make and a…
This recipe is dedicated to my sister. For years she has asked me to make a chocolate honey cake instead of the regular version for our annual Rosh Hashanah feast, because ultimately everyone loves a…
Something happens to me around festivals and holidays. I become fixated on (a) seasonal baked good(s) and transform my kitchen into a gift making factory. Often I am not even sure who will be the…
After reading about our family tea party for the first born son, please do not think that my husband was short of celebrations on his birthday weekend. Weeks ago he ...
I love this dressing on summer salads and slaws. I originally made it for the Smoked Mackerel Salad that we served for my first Pump Street Popup.
There is a new distraction in my life. As of the beginning of June, I am the proud owner of a Big Green Egg. For those of you who may not be acquainted with this…
I must confess I have been sitting on this recipe for quite a while now. This cake started its life many years ago as a Danish Chocolate Chip cake whose recipe came to me via…
I am very excited to share another cookie staple from the repertoire with you. These shortbread cookies are not only the perfect accompaniment to a sliced or scooped frozen treat, they are the perfect with just…
While the colours here reflect the season, slaw should not only be reserved for winter feasts. It’s a quintessential part of any BBQ spread or summer picnic - basically your all year round crunch solution.
The past three months of our Monday Bake Dates together have brought extraordinary joy, inspiration, connection, comfort, purpose, laughter, sharing and heart warming friendship in ways I never imagined. Thanks to ...
I would love to tell you about this cake’s nostalgic and well adapted history, but I can’t. Nigella’s Chocolate Olive Oil Cake is perfect. It is the only dessert (apart from Aunt Jeanette's Chocolate Meringues)…
I have implemented a new rule in the house - no meal can take longer to make than to clean up. I find that this is quite easy to enforce Monday - Friday, but come…
I do not consider myself the competitive type. Tending to steer clear of tournaments, races and high stake games, I prefer to muddle along at my own pace trying to enjoy the activity of the…
The all round vinaigrette with a little tang from the onion, mild acid from the rice vinegar, hit of heat from the mustard and a great pouring consistency. It holds its own with the heavier…