Purim is this coming Saturday night March 19th. The traditional reading of the Megilat Esther, The story of Esther will be read amongst Carnival type revelers in costumes with much merriment and consumption of adult beverages. On Purim it is traditional to give out Purim … [Read more...] about Happy Purim with Turkish Coffee
Dessert Recipes
Kurabiyes
Courabies, Kourabiedes, Kurabiyes, is a rich nut cookie adopted by the Sephardim from the Greeks. It is made with almonds or walnuts, then rolled in powdered sugar, and served with Turkish coffee or tea. My great auntie, Amelia Touriel Notrica, … [Read more...] about Kurabiyes
Pyramida Torte
While having a cooking play date with my friend Nina on Monday, she shared another favorite recipe of hers. I measured quantities and wrote down the instructions while she created this very rich confection of layered cream and butter biscuits, covered in dark chocolate. … [Read more...] about Pyramida Torte
Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon, a rolled then dried, piece of bark, harvested from several trees, is one of the most widely used flavorings in the world. It cuts across continents, ethnicities and cultures, while used in sweet, savory, and hot spicy dishes. Cinnamon not only makes cinnamon rolls … [Read more...] about Cinnamon Rolls
Chocolate Babka
It is dark and raining out, Hanukah has ended, yet I still want to bake goodies to give away. I recalled a fantastic babka recipe that appeared in Gourmet magazine years ago. … [Read more...] about Chocolate Babka
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