I was inspired recently by a series of classes titled Pro Pastry 3 that I took at the Gourmandise Cooking School in Santa Monica California. I realized that with some minor changes to a recipe we made in class, that one of my all time favorite confections Torrone, … [Read more...] about Passover Torrone (Italian Nougat) Bars
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Passover is Coming
Purim Purim Lanu Pesach in la Mano So goes the refrain from an old Ladino Sephardic song. … [Read more...] about Passover is Coming
Cooking School
The last two months I have been taking a class on Pastry making. I had such a wonderful experience. A small class with hands on participation, what could be better? … [Read more...] about Cooking School
Noni Passes
This last week has been one crazy, faith reaffirming, family focused week. Last Saturday as the Sabbath Queen departed so did my mom. The funeral was last Monday February 27, as quickly as it could be arranged, per Jewish custom. My sisters and kids flew in, the family … [Read more...] about Noni Passes
Cantucci
On a visit to New York last summer, we stopped for coffee at a bakery and espresso shop famous for its original Cantucci on the edge of the Village. Cantucci are biscotti. … [Read more...] about Cantucci
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