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I love corned beef. I eat it every chance I get. I don’t care if it’s thinly sliced cold cuts, a brisket served with cabbage or diced with potatoes. As long as I get to eat it, I’m happy. My…
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The first night of Hanukkah was last night. I love Hanukkah and all that comes with it: lighting the candles, preparing a special meal the first night, the presents (although we don’t give one each of the eight nights) and…
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During the holidays I prefer three kinds of cocktails. Thick and frothy, hot or sparkling. No matter which way I go, they’re always rich, delicious and the perfect kind of drink to have during these festive times. If the drink…
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Now that we’re in the thick of the holiday season, it’s time for cookies and cakes and anything sweet that will make the spirits brighter than they already are. This is my favorite time of year, because of all those…
Read morePassover is on Monday and if there’s one thing I always have trouble with when planning the menu, it’s what to make for dessert. See, you’re not supposed to have any wheat, oats, rye or barley. That means most flours…
Read moreEvery year Passover comes around I’m always struggling to figure out what to make for the seder. I mean, we can’t have pork. No, I don’t keep kosher, but I always try to follow the rules during the holidays; no…
Read moreTo stuff or not to stuff. That is the question. There’s always been this big debate in the Thanksgiving world about whether or not you should stuff your turkey. Several believe that stuffing the turkey means you’re forced to leave…
Read moreCranberry sauce and sweet potatoes are two of the most common sides at Thanksgiving. I love them both, but what if you combine the two? That’s what Taste of Home suggested, and let me tell you, the final product is…
Read moreI like to make special cocktails for holidays. You know, something that will serve a large group because holidays always give people a reason to party. Since I like to mingle at my soireés, the last thing I want to…
Read moreA few years ago I made marshmallows. Yes, made them. From scratch! I’d heard about other foodies I know making those soft, sweet, white pillows, so I wanted to give it a try. They were surprisingly easy and soooooo much better…
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