Remember when we were kids and we learned that our heart is the size of our fist? Looking at our fists and trying to imagine our heart… Read more “The Path to OUR Own Heart”
Category: Recipes
Dairy-Free Alfajores
Alfajores is my absolute favorite cookie. Can’t remember the first time I had one, but it was love at first sight and taste. Yes, also sight. It… Read more “Dairy-Free Alfajores”
Comfort
On a rainy, grey, dark, cold day like today, only ONE food is Comfort food in my opinion. No, it does not have melted cheese, it does… Read more “Comfort”
School Enrichment- Baking in 60 Minutes
For the past few years, I have taught baking at Northeast Elementary School in Ithaca, as part of the PTA Enrichment. It is a great idea having… Read more “School Enrichment- Baking in 60 Minutes”
My Culinary Journey Through the History of the Finger Lakes
The book “Culinary History of the Finger Lakes” starts with the first people to arrive in the Finger Lakes over ten thousand years ago from Asia. The… Read more “My Culinary Journey Through the History of the Finger Lakes”
Baklava – Layers of Sweetness and Delicacy
Baklava has been a part of the Mediterranean dessert table for many centuries. Originated in Ottoman Turkey around 1650, and spread wide and far ever since. The… Read more “Baklava – Layers of Sweetness and Delicacy”
Apple Fest Review From Cornell Daily Sun
After a busy weekend at Ithaca’s 16th Apple Fest, it was fun to see the review the Cornell Sun gave Ba-Li Cravings: Tarte Tatin One of my… Read more “Apple Fest Review From Cornell Daily Sun”
The First Memory
I have been away from my Blog for way too long. Life took over. Days fly away, and I could not find the quiet moment needed, to… Read more “The First Memory”
The Great Food Bloggers Cookie Swap 2013
This was my first year participating in The Great Food Bloggers Cookie Swap. I was excited to take part in this fun community building activity, and all… Read more “The Great Food Bloggers Cookie Swap 2013”
Sweet Treat
We all have our favorites, but when it comes to my middle girl, her favorites are very well known, so on her birthday I don’t need to… Read more “Sweet Treat”
Gløgg & Marzipan For A Cold Night
The days are getting shorter, the mornings colder and the evenings are really cold. Whenever the winter is getting closer I want to curl up on the… Read more “Gløgg & Marzipan For A Cold Night”
Homemade Marshmallow Fondant
I’m not a huge user of fondant, but from time to time I feel like making something with fondant. The high prices of ready-to-use fondant and the… Read more “Homemade Marshmallow Fondant”
Home-Made NY Bagels
For a while my son has asked to make home-made bagels. Mostly because I told him how fun the process is – dipping in hot water and… Read more “Home-Made NY Bagels”
Delicious Cookies, Vegan Too
I felt like creating a new gluten-free cookie today and eventually came up with this Vegan cookie – no Gluten, no Dairy and no eggs…. These are… Read more “Delicious Cookies, Vegan Too”
The Perfect Biscotti
Biscotti is a wonderful cookie. You can truly make it your signature cookie, as you can add to it anything you like. From chocolate, to nuts, to… Read more “The Perfect Biscotti”
Almond Cookies or Almond Pie Crust….
Versatility that is key to me. I like being able to use a favorite dough to more than one thing. If it is tasty, and adds to… Read more “Almond Cookies or Almond Pie Crust….”
Why Wait for The Weekend? Anytime Waffles….
We got a waffle maker. I am a real pancake lover, mostly Danish Aebleskiver but also crepe like pancakes. Anytime I can, I wake up and prepare… Read more “Why Wait for The Weekend? Anytime Waffles….”
Rougalach – Rolled Bites of Flavor!
It has been a while since I’ve been here, writing. Summer vacation and traveling just kept me away but I’m back…. Took the kids out berry picking… Read more “Rougalach – Rolled Bites of Flavor!”
The Perfect Lemon Bar
It sounds easy to bake a lemon bar. I have to admit though, that this is one of the hardest things I have managed to make Just… Read more “The Perfect Lemon Bar”
The Kaznelson Bread
My amazing Grandmother Bella. My true love!!!! I call this The Kaznelson Bread because it is the bread my grandmother used to make, and the one my… Read more “The Kaznelson Bread”
Your New Favorite 5 Minute Cake
Chocolate chip on the left, Cinnamon sugar in the middle and Chocolate Babka on the right…. We all need those really fast cakes that everyone loves, and… Read more “Your New Favorite 5 Minute Cake”
Marshmallow on a Stick
I think everything on a stick is fun- fun to make and fun to eat. Especially if kids are involved. So I took Marshmallows, melted white and… Read more “Marshmallow on a Stick”
Lemon Berry Pie With Meringue Top
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”
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”