Warning: I am about to get a little dorky. You know how professional chefs on cooking shows are always saying things like, “And then we add a little honey for a touch of sweetness” to perfectly savory dishes? Um, why would I care if my salad is sweet—it’s not dessert… They are aiming for presence […]
This year I got to host my mom’s birthday celebration again. Of course, the most important part of any real birthday celebration is the cake. But the meal is also a big deal, especially for someone who can’t eat dairy or wheat but still wants to share something special. My mom pretty much gives me […]
You guys, I have had it all wrong! For years, ever since first setting eyes on rugelach on my honeymoon in Germany, I believed that these cookies were always stuffed with dried fruits or poppyseeds. Apparently…rugelach can be chocolate! Or nutty! Or, really, any flavor you please. So, many thanks to C Mom Cook, my […]
So far, the biggest challenge I’ve faced in giving up refined sugar has been figuring out what to eat for breakfast. (Surprise!) You see, I’ve been eating Frosted Mini Wheats almost daily for years. I love the chewy wheatiness and the fact that the sweet, frosted side isn’t overwhelming and does not dissolve into the […]
Let me give you a leg up on your New Year’s resolution. You know, the one where you vowed to eat healthy foods and give up refined sugar! No? Maybe that was just me. True story, I have resolved to give up refined sugar (and as much refined white flour as possible) for one whole […]
I have to confess something…something that makes me feel a little embarrassed this time of year. I dread making sugar cookies. Don’t get me wrong, I love eating them! But rolling and cutting out cookies is simply not my thing. Sure, I have plenty of fond childhood memories of making sugar cookies with my mother. […]
Guess what? Toffee is possibly the easiest Christmas treat ever. And it’s rather impressive, isn’t it? At least, I think so. (Warning: This candy does have enough sugar and butter to knock a week or two off the end of your life. But I think it’s worth it this Christmas!)
Have you ever met someone who says they don’t bake because they don’t like to measure? (Are you that person?) I have several friends who have confessed that or similar hang-ups about baking. But here’s how I see it: it’s Christmas! Everyone deserves fresh baked cookies, whether or not they wake up in the morning […]