This week is Chanukah, the Jewish festival of lights. Candles on the menorah are lit nightly, presents are exchanged and lots of goodies are consumed. This is one of my favorite Chanukah sweets, brought to you by my lovely daughter and guest blogger, Libby Walter. Chanukah is under way so it’s time to load up on matzo crackers! Matzo brittle…
Christmas countdown is under way. Advent calendars are being ticked off (and chocolates eaten) daily; the Elf on the Shelf (Elfie McJingles, in our house) is keeping an eye on the girls sometimes from a new place each morning, sometimes not – I tried explaining to the girls that he broke his leg in a horrible accident and therefore must remain in one…
Love isn’t always smooth and pretty. It can be a bit bumpy at times. So this Valentine’s Day, don’t just celebrate love’s sweetness, but embrace those bumpy bits as well. Particularly if they’re formed of buttercream and smothered in chocolate fudge sauce. Detroiters will recognize this Sanders classic, which they’ve been baking for over 100 years! Though I grew up in the…
Tis the season! There’s nothing I enjoy more at this time of year than jamming the holiday tunes and baking cookies while a chilly wind blows outside. Speaking of Xmas tunes, I’ve got a sweet playlist this year – Straight No Chaser “Christmas Cheers”, She & Him “A Very She & Him Christmas”, Ella Fitzgerald “A Swinging Christmas”, Johnny Cash “The Classic…