The theme of apples and sweetness continues through the coming weeks, as we move from the Jewish Holy Days, on through the holiday of Sukkot. Sukkot (or Succos), translates as “Feast of Tabernacles”, and commemorates the Jewish people’s 40 years of wandering in the desert between being released from bondage in Egypt to finally…
baking
Honey Cupcakes for Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year)
It seems that I write about this nearly every year. The classic Honey Cake for Rosh Hashana don’t get no respect. It’s the Rodney Dangerfield of cakes. For my non-Jewish friends, it’s not unlike the Christmas Fruitcake in that you kind of have to have one – it’s traditional – but no one wants…
Spicy Peanut Butter & Jelly Burgers and Quick PB&J Tarts
Wait! Don’t run away! Listen – Lots of people have been doing weird stuff to hamburgers, these days. It’s just not enough to slap a patty on the grill, maybe a little cheese, and be done with it anymore. Now, they have to be loaded, stuffed, and dressed for prime time. Truth is, stuffing…
