Monthly archive January, 2009

No, that’s not ketchup on my cracker

The food memories that I’ve collected of late have been all to do with friends.  The warmth and laughter and love that have filled rooms both small and large have cemented introductions to new, and now beloved, tastes.  I remember the Brooklyn apartment where I had my first Carr’s black pepper cracker; who first made...

Holiday Baking Hangover—Epilogue

After rolling and cutting over eight dozen fig rugelach, your mind tends to wander.  Away from Christmas, away from “the spirit,” away from good tidings.  The hangover starts earlier than it should.  What do I want?  What would taste good to me right now? With a circle of dough in front of me and apparently...

In the Land of Milk and Honey…

With Friday fast approaching, and an undecided Saturday night looming, I’m dreaming of far off cities where my list of places to go is endless. This naturally leads into my chronic NYC lust, and the desire for a proper cocktail, that can best be quenched at the tiny elixir heaven called Milk and Honey. The unmarked door,...

Holiday Baking Hangover—Part Two

My cookie tins only ever have room for three cast members.  Shortbread gets a spot without question.  The other two roles are filled on a whim and if I’m impressed enough, I might give them the role again.  Sometimes a chocolate chip base with holiday-coloured M&Ms makes the cut.  Last year, burfi stole the show. ...