In September of 1983, I was starting middle school or what some call junior high. On my first day, I spotted a very good-looking boy in my class. He had...
Summertime. Children running through sprinklers; teenagers jumping from tire swings into lakes; grandparents quenching their thirst with a glass of sweet...
Bailey’s White Chocolate Cheesecake with Almond Brown Sugar Crust
There is a multitude of conflicting advice out there on how to make the “perfect” cheesecake. While everyone seems to agree you simply must bake it in a...
One of the best things about this season is pumpkin. Maybe it is because I am from the Northeast, but when the temperature drops I start craving the comfort...
Bursting with Blueberry Muffins
My two grandmothers could not have been more different. One had a German mother so she was very precise. Consequently, she was an exceptional baker. My...
Paleo No-Churn Strawberry Basil Ice Cream
As I mentioned before, one of my husband’s and my favorite restaurants is a Danny Meyer establishment near our apartment. For those of you not familiar with...
Paleo-Friendly Almond Joy Clusters
I’ve been meaning to create a healthier version of my Inside-Out Almond Joy Clusters and what better time to do it than for Halloween, our nation’s...
Fudgy Wudgy Paleo Brownie Bites {or Brownies}
First, an explanation. I haven’t been updating on a regular basis and a bunch of my previous posts were guest posts. I haven’t been publishing my bi-weekly...
Six years ago my husband and I moved to New York’s financial district. Like most New Yorkers, well like most people everywhere actually, we only knew of it...
{Guest Post} Chef Melanie Underwood’s New York Style Cheesecake & Giveaway
This week we have a guest post from Chef Melanie Underwood my favorite instructor at The Institute of Culinary Education. We are also giving one lucky...
September 14th is Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year. It is tradition to dip apples in honey to bring in a sweet new year. There also seems to be a...
Chocolate Chip Scones {gluten free} and a Gluten-free Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Menu
The first time I had afternoon tea (well, come to think of it, it was the first time I had a scone, too) was my first year in NYC. I moved here right after...