Growing up, I hated coffee. It was so tannic, so bitter, so…ugh. In fact, it wasn’t until I turned 30 that I liked coffee (and I still prefer it with milk and sugar). So, instead, I drank tea. A lot of tea. British-style, with a splash of milk. Along the way, I started drinking green tea. Probably because I had read about its “health benefits.” I don’t know. It was more bitter than the teas I was used to, but…
I have an email exchange to thank for the inspiration for this particular recipe for vanilla cinnamon challah bread pudding. I’ve wanted to do something with challah for a long time as the eggy, doughy, braided bread has been one of my favorites since…
For the last few weeks, I’ve been taking a food photography course with Anne Fishbein of the LA Weekly. It’s been a great opportunity and yesterday, I set out to make this drool-worthy recipe for fig vanilla shortbread with a honey glaze. But, there was…
Tomorrow is Purim, the Jewish holiday that commemorates the deliverance of the Jews from Haman’s murderous plot. To celebrate the foiling of Haman’s plans by Mordecai, customs include drinking wine, wearing masks, reciting the Scroll of Esther, giving to the poor, and exchanging foods…
