New Year’s Day 2013
My 2013 started like every year, four markets, two days of cooking and 18 dishes later – I could finally welcome in the New Year! Oshogatsu, Japanese New Year’s Day… Continue Reading »
Recipes
light meals
Oof. If you’re like me and you’re eaten waaay too much after back to back holidays then maybe it’s time for a few recipes on the ‘lighter’ side. Here are… Continue Reading »
chocolate Vader head cupcakes
My friend Drea‘s birthday lies in the Bermuda Triangle of holidays – just after Christmas and before New Year’s, a day easily forgotten OR you get the dreaded birthday gift… Continue Reading »
Mochi making 2012
I don’t know about your weekend but mine was fantastic because it was filled with mochi. 200 pounds of mochi to be exact! And you know how much I love… Continue Reading »
New Year’s Day tradition
Christmas is lovely but New Year’s Day is what I really prepare for. Lots of traditional dishes and party food, days of cooking and of course lots of mochi! Take… Continue Reading »
Turkey & Apple Pitas
The holidays were great but what to do with that leftover turkey? Hm… The kids love apples and I tend to buy a TON every week at the Farmer’s Market…. Continue Reading »
12 days of cookies – 2012
Happy Holidays everyone! Thanks for reading all year and here’s a Christmas gift for you, recap of the 12 days of holiday cookies for 2012! Day 1: Santa Yoda Cookies… Continue Reading »
12 days of cookies – Day 12: Nutella Chocolate Chip Bar Cookies
And here we are. In the third year of the 12 Days of Cookies I never get tired of looking back at all the fun recipes I’ve made. I hope… Continue Reading »
12 days of cookies – Day 11: Raspberry Kiss Cookies
Raspberry kisses are reminiscent of holiday candy cane stripes, but with a lovely raspberry flavor. Beautiful for holiday cookies or any time of the year. Raspberry Kiss Cookies Tweet This… Continue Reading »
12 days of cookies – Day 10: Chocolate Chip Granola Cookies
These cookies are healthy! There’s granola in there! Ok, let’s not push it, but I will say that these cookies have a great flavorful crunch, a little something above and… Continue Reading »