Delicious! Last year, I was exploring the cuisine of the South with my students and first learned of the Charleston, South Carolina tradition – Benne Wafers. I got in touch with my dear friend S...Read More
When I was younger, I remember having the most awesome Sweet Potato Pie at my Great Aunt Jean’s house for Thanksgiving Dinner. It was so good. I have tried to recreate that memory with this pie....Read More
Happy Cinqo de Mayo! For almost 15 years every Cinqo de Mayo I brought a 6 pack of Corona to the restaurant for the Banquet Chef who I shared a kitchen with. It was a small token to thank him for alwa...Read More
In case you haven’t noticed, I love Scones. I love their ease and simplicity, but if you don’t know how to make them correctly you could have a hockey puck on your hand. This was unfortunately the...Read More
Happy New Year! We are wishing everyone a joyous and prosperous New Year! On December 29, 1998 I graduated from The French Culinary Institute, now called the International Culinary Center, with a Cert...Read More
I just made Golden Raisin Carrot Cake Mini Muffins for Teacher Appreciation week so when the call came for the End of the Year Teacher Brunch I decided Morning Glory Muffins we’re in order. Years ag...Read More
I love Carrot Cake! For many of my birthdays over the last several decades, my Mom has gotten my birthday Carrot Cake from the Runcible Spoon Bakery in Nyack, NY including schlepping it into NYC. (Yes...Read More
Merry Christmas! When coming up with a name for a recipe one has to consider many things. Does it sound enticing? Is it apropos? Ambrosia in Ancient Greece was the food of the Gods promoting longevity...Read More
We had a wonderful day Apple picking with Grandma at Apple Dave’s Orchard in Warwick, NY. Alexander picked a whole bushel of beautiful Macintosh apples – yum my favorite! We also lucked ...Read More
Happy Holidays! It’s the first week of December, beginning of the holiday baking season. Start making your cookie doughs! I have used a variety of gingerbread recipes in my almost 20 year career...Read More