Fresh cranberries have appeared in the local markets. Thanksgiving must be coming soon. Days become shorter, mild cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder kick up, and our appetites start to crave something more substantial topped off with dessert. … [Read more...] about Apple Cranberry Crostata
Dessert Recipes
Baklava
While growing up in the Seattle of the 1950’s and 60’s, before its discovery by foodies worldwide, baklava was the quintessential holiday dessert in our Sephardic home. Baklava graced the dessert table on Chanukah, Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, weddings, brisses, any important … [Read more...] about Baklava
Borekas With Nuts and Honey
This little nut filled boreka, with a slightly sweet, crisp crust, is simmered in syrup flavored with honey and lemon after baking. They are … [Read more...] about Borekas With Nuts and Honey
Pink Lady Apple Apple Cake
Today I looked at my calendar, and in a moment of panic, I realized that Rosh Hashanah 5771-2010 will be here on September 8th this year. Since I will be out of town for a lot of August for family stuff, it is time to get busy with planning my menus, extending invitations … [Read more...] about Pink Lady Apple Apple Cake
Summer Red Haven Peach Pie
Peaches, peaches everywhere, stone fruits are so luscious and juicy this time of year I inevitably purchase too many. I like yellow peaches, cling peaches, free stone peaches, white peaches, really fuzzy peaches, donut peaches, and the other day, I saw a clever name Saturn … [Read more...] about Summer Red Haven Peach Pie
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