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Do you need Hawaiian sweet rolls? Don’t we all? In Hawaii, sweet bread is ubiquitous. It is formed into rolls and loaves, flavored (and colored) with bright pink guava and purple taro. It is sliced for sandwiches and sizzled into French toast, enjoyed for breakfast, or as a side with kalua pork. It is also something that we have try… Read More
Why Celebrate Small? If 2020 was a year to celebrate small by force, consider making 2021 a year to celebrate small by choice. While large parties, packed stadiums, and concert throngs hold a certain appeal, you may find yourself a little spooked by the prospect of returning to such large events any time soon. In 2020 we stumbled into the… Read More
Easy Lemon Curd – at Home For years, I believed that lemon curd existed only in the tiny pots served at my favorite tea spots. One place, in particular, served it alongside Biscoff, the lightly-spiced cookies that are sometimes served as a snack on airplanes (which will someday soon be part of our collective experience again). I was mesmerized by… Read More
Are you ready for some simple strawberry scones? This recipe will help you ditch the intimidation factor and enjoy this slightly old-fashioned treat at home. One of my favorite celebratory meals is afternoon tea. I love that by design, you get to sample bits and bites of different sweet and savory treats. I love that, in the US, at least,… Read More
Do you need some Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread – or Muffins? When I was a kid, moms showed up at soccer games and the like with wedges of oranges, with the peel still attached. We used to fit the peel under our lips and make goofy smiles with our bright “teeth.” As a ballet dancer, we were careful to choose… Read More
Do You Need Julia’s Best Banana Bread? Do you have slightly soft, somewhat bruised bananas sitting on your counter? No matter how much I try to just buy the exact right amount, I always seem to have one or two. When that happens, I peel and slice them and pop them in my freezer (link). When I have a total… Read More
Do you have a favorite pavlova recipe? Pavlovas are a magical food. A few pedestrian ingredients are transformed into something ethereal – and much, much more than the sum of its parts. My mom was a somewhat typical midwestern cook and baker in the 70’s. She made meringue pies and gelatin desserts and all sorts of other fluffy concoctions. But… Read More
If there ever was a year we needed this holiday, it’s this one. So I hope you embrace Galentines Day 2021. Yet conditions in many places still make it too-soon to plan in person gatherings like a typical Galentines Day celebration. So it’s time to rethink this soul-feeding, girl-time celebration for our physically-distant world. Here are some ideas to rethink this… Read More
It’s a hard call which is my more favorite month to shop at Trader Joe’s – October, the height of my fall favorites, or December, when the holiday items are in stock in full force. Let’s call it a tie. There are SO many Trader Joe’s holiday items that I can’t possibly cover them all. If you aren’t already a… Read More
