Spring is here. The supermarkets are full of berries, although the self picking season is still far away. We do love picking fruits and vegetables and eating… Read more “Lemon Berry Pie With Meringue Top”
Month: April 2013
Mimuna 2013
The Mimuna was wonderful, with 150 people stopping by and celebrating this great day with us. We are not Moroccan, but this tradition is so wonderful that… Read more “Mimuna 2013”
Babka – A Folks-Tail Kind of Cake
When I think of Babka, I think of a soft brioche like yeast cake, filled with a juicy chocolate, cinnamon or nutty filling, that almost drips on… Read more “Babka – A Folks-Tail Kind of Cake”
Danish Æbleskive (Aebleskiver) – The Ultimate Breakfast
This Danish treat is easy to make and wonderful. It does take some practice to flip the Æbleskive over, but 2 wooden skewers and patience and that… Read more “Danish Æbleskive (Aebleskiver) – The Ultimate Breakfast”
Basbousa – An Egyptian Kiss- VEGANׁ
Basbousa is a semolina based cake, similar in texture to sweet cornbread. It is traced back to an Egyptian dish Ma’mounia, although it is enjoyed in many… Read more “Basbousa – An Egyptian Kiss- VEGANׁ”
Mimuna- A Moroccan Tradition Worth Adopting- Part 2
Tonight as the sun goes down, Mimuna starts. The end of not eating lavender bread and dough products and going back to eating as usual. The highlight… Read more “Mimuna- A Moroccan Tradition Worth Adopting- Part 2”