During the holiday season, I've always suffered from homemade gift envy until I realized just how easy it is to make something that looks, and tastes, like it took hours to create. On the contrary, my latest batch of homemade gifts have taken less then 30 minutes to make (that's less time than it would take to actually go out shopping for individual presents). This year I made Honey Cranberry Butter for the teachers. They were received with oohs and ahs, raised eyebrows and "oh my, look how beautiful." It's all in the presentation. They … [Read more...]
Flank Steak with Dry Mustard Marinade
December 16, 2015 By Leave a Comment
I recently traveled to Panasonic's Headquarters to learn about (and to test run) their myriad kitchen appliances. From the Panasonic Microwave with its inverter technology: to the Flash Xpress Toaster Oven (that doesn't require any preheating): we witnessed an entire holiday meal come together in the blink of an eye. I especially fell in love with the Panasonic Blender with its electrostatic touch sensor, 10-speeds, six preset menus, and its ice jacket accessory (perfect for smoothies in the summer). Of … [Read more...]
Molasses Sugar Cookies
December 16, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Last week, I participated in the 3rd Annual Great Food Blogger Cookie swap hosted by The Little Kitchen and Love and Olive Oil. This fun exchange helps to raise money and awareness to the charity Cookies for Kid’s Cancer, the national non-profit organization committed to funding new therapies used in the fight against pediatric cancer, which claims the lives of more children in the US than any other disease. While the swap links me to a great cause, full disclosure, it also gives me a selfish excuse to bake and receive the most delicious … [Read more...]
Potato Latkes
December 7, 2015 By Leave a Comment
While I like to say Hanukkah is my kids’ favorite Jewish holiday, I’ve never really admitted it’s mine too. I truly enjoy turning out the lights after dinner to light the candles of the menorah and to sing the festive holiday songs. Not surprisingly, my kids adore the holiday for the gift-giving. We aspire to give a little gift every night. Once annually I make our favorite Potato Latkes recipe from Fairway Market. This recipe is so easy and takes very little culinary skill. But, there are just a few additional suggestions I’d make … [Read more...]
