My two sisters and me recently decided to do a nostalgia (we grew up there) inspired trip to Seattle to see, smell and touch things from our collective childhood memories and visit the cemetery where my father rests. We found two and one half days out of busy schedules that … [Read more...] about Apple Cinnamon Buns
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Peach Crisp
The Summer is flying by. With graduation, Father's Day, Fourth of July and many other planned barbecues yet to come my culinary skills have been hard at work. This week I have been working on summer season baking ideas. Have you heard of the Miette bakery in San Francisco? … [Read more...] about Peach Crisp
Grilled Portobello With Roasted Sweet Heart Tomato Crisps
This makes a wonderful first course to a Shavuot Dairy Dinner or a light midweek dinner when you have had a big lunch and just want a little something tasty. The other day I bought a beautiful pack of very fresh looking Portobello mushrooms and then, … [Read more...] about Grilled Portobello With Roasted Sweet Heart Tomato Crisps
Pineapple Coconut Cake
Mother's Day approaches and somehow brunch is in order. My sister-in-law so graciously does the duty every year. In fact this year she made Mother's Day brunch a week early and I brought this lovely, super rich, moist, incredibly flavorful cake to the celebration. I baked two … [Read more...] about Pineapple Coconut Cake
Argentinean Sandwich Cookies or Alfajores de Maizena
When referring to or attributing to that which comes from the country of Argentina, which word do you use, Argentine, Argentinian or Argentinean? As I was preparing … [Read more...] about Argentinean Sandwich Cookies or Alfajores de Maizena
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