Every holiday season my wife and I throw a cookie party, a holiday celebration where everyone brings a dessert. Some are home-made, some store-bought, and some struggle with a savory dish to offset the insane sugar content of our apartment. As ice cream is my hobby and specialty, am tasked…
שנה טובה (shanah tovah) and happy new year! Tonight is Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year (5778)! Actually, it’s one of four new year days each year, but this is the one that is we really celebrate since it’s the new year for the calendar and for seasons. All sorts…
Dear every flavor of Oreo, You’re still one of my favorite cookies. Don’t worry. The slightly salty taste of your chocolate cookies will always hook my savory palate. But I can no longer simply grab you off the shelf. There’s a level of trust that is gone. We love your mint,…
This recipe came from one of my favorite pie books, The American Pie by Beth M. Howard. She writes of pain, loss, pie eating contests, and friendly neighbors. She loves turning people on via food and how pie has gotten her through the worst and the best moments of her…
