The markets are full of peaches, nectarines, and something new I noticed a peacharine. I wanted to play with my ice cream maker again and fresh peach ice cream sounded so delightful. I recently purchased David Lebovitz’s book The Perfect Scoop and so far all of the recipes are … [Read more...] about Peach Blackberry Crostata
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Chocolate Babka
It is dark and raining out, Hanukah has ended, yet I still want to bake goodies to give away. I recalled a fantastic babka recipe that appeared in Gourmet magazine years ago. … [Read more...] about Chocolate Babka
Baklava
While growing up in the Seattle of the 1950’s and 60’s, before its discovery by foodies worldwide, baklava was the quintessential holiday dessert in our Sephardic home. Baklava graced the dessert table on Chanukah, Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, weddings, brisses, any important … [Read more...] about Baklava
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