Disappearing Pumpkin Cake
On Friday I had a half-full, forlorn can of pumpkin sitting on my counter, begging for a home. Pumpkin cake for Shabbos would be perfect, right? Silly me. My kids decided there was no need to wait for...
View ArticleMoist corn bread + corn bread stuffing
Try as I might, I’ve never managed to make a decent corn bread. It’s dry every time. I know what you’re thinking. Corn bread is supposed to be dry. Better for dipping in gravy or chili. Sometimes,...
View ArticleChoose your own dinner adventure
They say rice and beans is a poor man’s meal, but 24 hours later, I’m still patting myself on the back for this one. Because as far as I’m concerned, last night’s dinner was perfect. 1. It was...
View ArticleGarbage for dinner
I know what you’re thinking. After a week of winter break with the kids, I’ve lost my mind and served dinner from the frozen food aisle. Fear not! We ate literal garbage for dinner, not figurative....
View ArticleVegan pesto pizza
Our garden is heavy on basil these days, which is a good thing because we love pesto. I make it in big batches and freeze portions for the winter. But the truth is, that you can make pesto with just...
View ArticleThanksgiving round up
I’m happy to report that I am not making Thanksgiving this year. I can’t remember the last time I didn’t make it, but this year I managed to pass the torch. I can’t help but be amused by the flurry of...
View ArticleCornbread cakes and chili
Last week’s “polar vortex” wasn’t just cold. It cost us a fortune. At first it was just frozen pipes. And then it became burst pipes. And then, the final blow was when the furnace died. Permanently....
View ArticlePizza bites
Whether next week will find you as the football party type or the bake-with-your-kids-on-vacation type, this recipe is for you. The dough is easy to make in a food processor, and you can use your slave...
View ArticleWhen Life Hands You Lemons…
Last Shabbos, we counted 20 things that broke in our home this year, totaling some $20,000 in repairs. Ouch. The latest mishap was when we installed a flood control device in our front yard only to...
View ArticleEasy Homemade Dinner Bread
If you’ve never made bread, this is where to start. It takes moments to make and tastes amazing. Plus, it’s pretty much foolproof. Most times, we eat it with soup, and there’s rarely any left for the...
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