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Two of my favorite fruits are figs and raspberries and lucky for me they’re both in season right now. They may be totally different fruits with completely different flavors, but both are equally delicious. The firm little red berries are…
Read moreIt’s finally here. Hatch Chile Season. It’s that wonderful time of year when Hatch Chiles start showing up at your local farmers markets and certain grocery stores. I know it doesn’t seem like that big of a deal, but when…
Read moreI love desserts. As you can see from this blog, if there’s one thing I love more than anything, it’s desserts. It doesn’t matter if it’s cookies, brownies, cakes or popsicles, if it’s sweet, I’m in. But more than desserts,…
Read moreWant to know what I love about summer? I finally get to hang out on the beach. I cook most meals outside on the grill. But more than anything else, all my favorite fruits are finally available. Sure, I’m a…
Read moreI loved the summer when I was a kid. No, it wasn’t because school was out… okay it wasn’t just because school was out. It was actually because every summer once school was out, my mom would pull out her…
Read moreStrawberry season might be coming to a close, but there are still a few vendors at the farmers markets selling baskets of the beautiful red fruit which means you still have time to make this decadent dessert. I love chocolate…
Read moreAs I’m sure all of you know there are two big holidays this weekend. The first is Passover on Friday and the second is Easter, and if you’re anything like me, you’re going to be doing a lot of cooking…
Read moreSaturday is chocolate day. No, it’s not National Chocolate Day. Believe it or not, that’s in October. Saturday is chocolate day because it’s Valentine’s Day, and other than flowers and jewelry, the most popular gift given on this holiday is,…
Read moreI’ve never been a big fan of Rice Krispie treats. They were always too sweet. Too sticky. Too time consuming. And that was the main problem. Two boys means I just don’t have the time to stand over the stove…
Read moreI love Halloween. It is far and away my favorite holiday. I know Christmas and Hanukkah are at the top of most lists because of all the food and gift giving/getting. But I like Halloween. Why? Because of all the…
Read moreI love magazines. As you know there have been plenty of recipes I’ve posted that have come from the torn-out pages of many a cooking magazine. While my far and away favorite is Fine Cooking, I’m also a huge fan…
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