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”
Category: Cookies
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”
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”
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….”
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”
Mimuna – A Moroccan Tradition Worth Adopting
The Moroccans know how to celebrate, and the Mimuna is a wonderful tradition, that although I’m not Moroccan, I decided to adopt 3 years ago. The Mimuna… Read more “Mimuna – A Moroccan Tradition Worth Adopting”
Tiny Hands
I have always LOVED being in the kitchen. As a child I would experiment, and my parents let me. I would mix and bake whatever was in… Read more “Tiny Hands”
3-2-1 and an egg
I don’t remember as a child baking with my mom but I remember being a lot in the kitchen. I remember experimenting and that my mom always… Read more “3-2-1 and an egg”
Savta (Grandma) Esther
Savta Esther was my husband, Roy, grandmother. I never got to meet her but I feel that I know her. She was born in Egypt and made… Read more “Savta (Grandma) Esther”
My Grandma Nona’s Beygalach:
4.5 cups flour 2 sticks butter (250 grams) or for dairy free – Fleismann’s unsalted 1 cup water tbsp salt 20 grams dry yeast Mix flour and… Read more “My Grandma Nona’s Beygalach:”