At one point or another we’ve all tried to bring childhood memories to life in our kitchens, but some memories are harder to recreate than others. For me an ever elusive, yet much longed for, childhood treat has been pan dulce (sweet bread) – also known as Mexican Morning Buns. These sweet, fluffy buns fit in the palm of your …

I know what you’re thinking. Blueberries? In zucchini bread? My husband thought the same thing. But when he came home this evening and sampled this lovely creation – all flecked with green zucchini strips and deep purple berries – he could only say one thing: wow.
I had no intention of making this bread today. I did plan on posting …

I would like to say that the look of this photo is exactly what I planned, but I can’t. In my mind’s eye I saw a pretty parfait that shouted “Spring is here!” and made people want to frolic in the sun like Julie Andrews when she sang on a Swiss mountaintop. Then my camera got together with this bad …

Passover is in full swing and if you’re anything like me you’re getting mighty creative with your menu this week. Anything derived from the five major grains, plus rice and beans, are still off limits… which is problematic when your favorite pastime is baking and you love eating pasta. Add a vegetarian diet to the mix and hoo boy! Time …

I did mighty battle for this photo in the midst of the post-seder dessert rush last night. “Stand back!” I exclaimed, “I need a picture for my blog!”
I’m always ready to sink my fork into a good slice of cheesecake. The contrast between the creamy filling and crisp crust is irresistible, is it not? Italian Cheesecake is a particular …

For years my husband has been asking me to make tiramisu. I always resisted because it seemed like a complicated dish with all those layers of coffee, zabaglione and savoiardi. But as it turns out, tiramisu is ridiculously easy to make – especially if you use pre-made savoiardi (also called ladyfingers) from your local bakery or Whole Foods. It’s even …