Welsh Cakes from Alford and Duguid's HomeBaking
Baking

Welsh Cakes from Alford and Duguid's HomeBaking

Mini-me started the morning with my favorite refrain: "want make something!", which means she'd like us to cook something together. I was a bit bored of our regular muffin routine, so I pulled out Jeffrey Alford and …

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Desserts

You Have Mousse In Your Freezer (I Think)

What if I were to tell you that you have chocolate mousse in your freezer this very instant? Am I psychic? Did I break in to your house and anti-burgle a delicious dessert as a complimentary gift for visiting my blog? …

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Hummus Showdown - Abu Shukri vs. Taami
Restaurants

Hummus Showdown - Abu Shukri vs. Taami

Hummus with Chickpeas and Falafel at Taami in Jerusalem One of my very favorite days on our recent trip to Israel was the day that Sarina and I had stupendous hummus for a late breakfast and equally astounding hummus …

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Strudel from Forno Marco Roscioli in Rome, Italy
Travel

Strudel from Forno Marco Roscioli in Rome, Italy

Strudel from Antico Forno Marco Roscioli I have been to the mountaintop, and there I found strudel. Antico Forno Marco Roscioli has been making beautiful breads, pizza and pastries for only 35 years. Which I guess …

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Otsu Noodles (Sesame Soba Noodle Salad) - Recipe
Kid Friendly

Otsu Noodles (Sesame Soba Noodle Salad) - Recipe

Otsu Noodles I've been making variations of this dish for years, but I always thought of them just as "how I like to make sesame noodles". But I just read this post on Heidi's site (and the followup at Amateur …

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