Excuse me but where did June go?  I mean, didn't it just get here yesterday?  I'm sure that each of the bitterly cold winter mon...

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Frozen Apricot Daiquiri Check out today's post on A Cocktail Life for this sweet, frosty sipper!

This treat actually came about through circumstance and accident.  Over the weekend I met an old friend for brunch and stopped into a lar...

I don't know if whoopie pies are normally associated with summer but they definitely are for me.  I've heard they're a southe...

Cantaloupe Melon Martini Check out today's post on A Cocktail Life for this sweet and summery drink!

It's very nearly summer.  It's hot.  Ice cream recipes are everywhere.  But for every rich creamy version out there, I've bee...

Lychee Martini Check out today's post on A Cocktail Life for this exotic summer fruit drink!

With summer just a week away, I've been making a list of healthy and filling salads I can make ahead on weekends and keep in the frid...

I'm constantly thinking about the daily question of what's for dinner.  It's a meal that requires more planning than the cere...

Last month, when some of my fellow food bloggers and I participated in Brunch Week, we had the good fortune to work with a number of terr...

Pineapple Mojito Check out today's post on A Cocktail Life for this fun and fruity twist on a classic summer sipper!

Every vacation town we've ever visited has had at least one great candy shop.  It's always crazy busy (at least in summer) and th...

Is May over already?  Boy, they go by fast or, at least, the warm months do.  Cold months just go on and on.  We celebrated Cinco de May...

Thyme and Nectarine Gimlet Check out today's post on A Cocktail Life for this perfect blend of sweet fruit and savory herbs in a ...

Those of you who didn't grow up in a Jewish household with this delectable treat are probably wondering what on earth we're abo...

Happy Memorial Day!  Whether you'll be participating in patriotic celebrations or just lying on a beach or lawn chair, I hope you hav...

Creamy Frozen Nectarine Blitz Check out today's post on A Cocktail Life for this sweet, fragrant drink!

I love almost all squash.  Pumpkin and butternut and always on my shopping list in the fall and winter.  And they get replaced with zucch...

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Frozen White Pear Cosmo Check out today's post on A Cocktail Life for this tall, cool and fruity play on the beloved Cosmo!

Today I'm going to talk with you about salt.  And we'll also talk about pretzels.  And about homemade breads and bread bowls an...

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Today I'm posting my final entry in the second annual brunch week co-hosted by Terri of Love and Confections and Susan of The Girl I...

Vodka Sidecar (Balalaika) Check out today's post on A Cocktail Life for this powerful yet delicious vodka version of a cognac cla...

Today I'm continuing to participate in the second annual brunch week co-hosted by Terri of Love and Confections and Susan of The Gir...

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Today I have the pleasure of participating in the second annual brunch week co-hosted by Terri of Love and Confections and Susan of The ...

Today I'm joining my favorite group of holiday food bloggers to discuss a topic that's near and dear to everyone's hearts - m...

Tropical Fiesta Cocktail Check out today's post on A Cocktail Life for this refreshing rum and fruit drink that's perfect for...

After a chilly and rainy April, I'm happy to say that spring seems to have finally arrived in New York.  The trees are flowering, the tu...

I don't know if it's possible to truly dislike any cookie but there definitely are two schools of thought.  The soft and chewy ...

Mint Julep Check out today's post on A Cocktail Life for this Kentucky Derby classic!

A while back I was playing around with a little baked chocolate doughnut recipe.  It needed some tweaks but somehow other projects ended ...

I love Greek food and still remember the dish that started my interest in those flavors.  Spanakopita is the traditional Greek appetize...

Last week when I stopped by our local fruit cart (is this a Manhattan thing?), I saw that they had bags of colorful baby bell peppers.  T...

Gin and Cucumber Smash Check out today's post on A Cocktail Life for this refreshing drink.

Have you found that, with the arrival of spring, you crave lighter fruit based desserts instead of rich chocolate and peanut butter type ...

Tonight is the eve of Passover and the time when Jewish families gather for a Seder.  Ours will be a simple one this year with a small grou...

New York and food trucks definitely go together.  Hot dog carts and salty pretzels are long time staples but these days the array of sweet...

Pear & Thyme Gin Fizz Check out today's post on A Cocktail Life for this aromatic sweet and savory drink.

Both of my European parents spent a few years living in Israel before they met.  And both fell in love with Middle Eastern cuisine.  Year...

Chocolate hazelnut spread is a close second to peanut butter in my favorite treats category.  So, when the nice folks at Bob's Red ...

Today I am bringing you yet another of my many, many cauliflower recipes because I seriously never get tired of cauliflower.  It's ac...

Carrot Cake Cocktail Check out today's post on A Cocktail Life for this fun twist on a springtime classic.

This past week, the New York Times Sunday Magazine ran a lighthearted article that looked into the typical refrigerator contents of a fe...

Last month when I did my recap, I complained bitterly about the cold weather.  Note that me complaining about cold weather is a running them...

  Spaghetti pie is typically a pasta baked in tomato sauce and cheese.  It sounds good and has been on my to-do list forever now.  But w...

Frozen Fluffernutter Martini Check out today's post on A Cocktail Life for this adult take on a children's classic sandwich! ...

Today, 30 of my fellow food bloggers and I are celebrating the most amazing made-up holiday you've never heard of.  Yes, we have decl...

When I was growing up, my mother almost always cooked our dinner.  But, every once in a while, I was allowed to choose a pre-packaged fro...

Sometimes you need simple, easy to make cake.  Not box mix easy, fresh made easy.  With a moist, just-sweet-enough batter, perfumed with ...