Perfectly Delicious
Some things are simply wonderful. For our friend Shana’s birthday, I made a chocolate banana cake from Rory’s grandmother’s recipe. Three tiers may be have been one too many, but […]
Peelers and Pears
A couple of weeks ago, as I was planning what to make for Shabbat, I decided to add one more dessert, in addition to the lemon torte. As I was […]
Happy Hour, MSP
I have come to finally appreciate the happy hour. Before, I thought anything after 8:00 or hopefully later was the best time for dinner. Recently, especially with my friend Kayla, […]
Forage
A colleague at the store showed me this yesterday. “Hunter, Angler, Gardener, Cook” is a unique and fascinating approach to food that I have really enjoyed reading through. It almost […]
Wishlist: “The Stork Club Bar Book”
First edition+cookbook+Stork Club=Instant Wishlist Addition. I have read about the legendary Stork Club before, the menus, the patrons, the legacy, but it was just the other night that I happened […]
Sushi, In NoDak?
When I was home recently for the Easter holiday, my family and I decided to try out a new Japanese restaurant in Grand Forks, ND. Sushi on the prairie, how […]
A Handsome Tart
One of my long-standing favorite desserts is a fruit tart; with a brimming array of berries atop a delicate pastry cream and an apricot glaze. I have posted the recipe […]
Updates: The 612
As we linger on the ever-elusive cusp of Spring, there is much to look forward to as renewal precedes the season! And where better to start than Uptown. I. Spill […]
My Very First Challah
“The smell of good bread baking, like the sound of lightly flowing water, is indescribable in its evocation of innocence and delight… [Breadmaking is] one of those almost hypnotic businesses, […]
M is for Muffins, Loaded with Quinoa
First off, I must say that the batter for this recipe is my all-time favorite to eat before I bake it. This time when I made a batch and a […]
