Ravioli Two Ways: The Romance of Pasta (and leftovers?)

It is the END of Dry (ish?) January, and you know what that means…. well, for me it means I will make pasta and drink wine. What better way to celebrate the completion of a commitment? With the January we had here in America, I think completing that commitment deserves a celebration! A nice red….

Stepping Into the Fear of Failure: French Macarons

Yes, I LOVE to cook. Yes, there are things I am scared of that I talk myself out of trying. YES, One of them happens to be one of my FAVORITE delicacies in baking. But, with more time in the kitchen now than I have had since initially moving to NYC in 2004, I seriously…

Waste not: Using all the Buttermilk

Again, nuggets of wisdom often show up in the most unlikely places. This lesson is in the form of ICE CREAM. Bought buttermilk for brunch pancakes but still have a bunch left? Needed it for some random recipe that you decided to try and the container still stares at you whenever you open the fridge??…

Finding Mindfulness in a Baker’s Challenge: Cherry Cheese Babka

Babka. Twisty, messy, challenging, and adaptable…this sweet bread is a just reward (and metaphor) for enduring these first few weeks of 2021. So why NOT take this beautiful baked good on as a means to channel your energy? Full disclosure: this will 1. take approximately half of your day, 2. cause you to doubt your…