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: Sweets
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Passover – Heaven for Gluten Free Eaters….
It is Passover. Whenever people tell me that they are gluten allergic or discovered their kids are, I tell them to look up Passover recipes. Some of… Read more “Passover – Heaven for Gluten Free Eaters….”
Turkish Delight- Take 2
After the wonderful Lukum made with rice flour (see my post A Mouth-full of Delight), curiosity got the best of me and I had to try making… Read more “Turkish Delight- Take 2”
A Mouth-Full of Delight – Turkish Lukum
Turkish Delight or LUKUM or Rahat Lukum is a truly sweet treat. Lukum in Turkish means a mouth-full and I can not think of a better name… Read more “A Mouth-Full of Delight – Turkish Lukum”
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”
The Best Soft Ice
My dad has always been the closest person to me. He always supports me, listens to everything I tell him, gives me advice and cares. Cares without… Read more “The Best Soft Ice”
A Taste of Childhood
Our brain works in mysterious ways. Some flavors, sounds and smells stick with us forever. It doesn’t matter what you are doing, or where you are, there… Read more “A Taste of Childhood”
Asura – Noah’s Porridge, yes the one from the Arc…
Asura is a sweet porridge with dry fruits and nuts. It is delicious and rich with flavors and mainly made from wheat. It is called Turkish or… Read more “Asura – Noah’s Porridge, yes the one from the Arc…”