Traditional Honey Cake like this one is baked in Autumn to celebrate the Jewish New Year. This year’s holiday starts in two weeks (sundown on Sunday, September 13), so NOW’s the time to gather foods that usher in the harvest and the New Year, like apples and honey. I’ve been baking all month in anticipation […]
The Very Best Blueberry Muffins
Here’s the formula for the perfect, bakery-style tender muffin.                                                […]
Cranberry Almond Cake
Cranberry Almond Cake is a blank canvas for anything you’d like to add: fresh or dried fruit, nuts, seeds, candy, pretzels, etc… It can be made dairy free, vegan (use vegan butter and flax seeds) and gluten free (sub gluten free flour). Last weekend we went to Ikea to look at furniture and kitchen supplies. […]
Lemon Poppy Seed Cookie Cups with Lemon Icing
A great alternative to lemon bars that you don’t have to cut into squares! You can replace the poppy seeds with chopped almonds, candied ginger or dried cranberries. For special diets: use gluten-free flour. For a vegan version, use vegan butter and replace the egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of  ground flax seeds and 3 tablespoons water. […]