This wonderful illustration by Samantha Dion Baker encapsulates my family's new found love for avocados. I just had to share. I might get this framed and hung on our kitchen wall. Speaking of Samantha, she's also the talented illustrator who helped us design our new campaign logo for Bake it Happen™: If you were a fan of My Judy the Foodie last year then surely you were aware (and hopefully participated in) our Bananas for Boobies campaign? Bake it Happen™ is new name for the national breast cancer baking initiative that … [Read more...]
Oven Baked French Toast
January 24, 2013 By 3 Comments
The high temperature today is 12 degrees in New York City. 12 degrees! That means within seconds of being outside, any exposed skin feels like ICE. You literally walk around all day with a chill that drills down to your bones. So, obviously, staying inside sounds more desirable than anything (outside of a trip to the tropics). And, eating hearty comfort food is the next best remedy to keep warm. Wednesday nights are breakfast for dinner nights in our apartment. While my kids love their Chicken Asparagus quiches, the Zucchini and … [Read more...]
Corn, Zucchini and Feta Bake
January 16, 2013 By 2 Comments
Are you in search of good vegetarian side dishes for your dinner? I easily get bored with our weekly veggie rotation of broccoli, cauliflower and carrots. I’m always on a mission to spruce up our meals by combining different colors and textures and flavors in our side dishes. My kids love the Brussels sprouts with Bacon and Maple Syrup side. The juxtaposition of the crunchy bacon with the soft steam Brussels sprouts and the sweet syrup renders perfect harmony. The grilled Kale with Ricotta cheese and Plums blends the soft tartness … [Read more...]
Sour Cream Bundt Cake
January 11, 2013 By 5 Comments
The other day I had a hankering for Mom’s Sour Cream Bundt Cake. I’m not exactly sure why; I haven’t tasted it in over probably over 20 years. Maybe it’s because I am cooking dinner tonight for my dad who’s in town visiting and I always like to impress him by cooking from Mom’s culinary archives. It’s both cathartic and sentimental for us. What I loved about Mom's cake were those first bites of supreme moistness followed by the sugary center layer of nuts and cinnamon. We’d not only eat this cake after dinner but also alongside our … [Read more...]
