A few weeks ago we promised we’d do some more science-y food projects, and now here we are, with a bottle of homemade kombucha. How did we get here? It’s really quite simple. What Is Kombucha? First, for the uninitiated, kombucha is a fermented tea that tastes fizzy, spicy, and somewhat sweet. It’s full of […]
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Classic Deli-Style Black and White Cookies
Feeling nostalgic? Us too. On a rainy late-winter day, there’s nothing like the comfort of baking cookies…cookies that you’ve known since you were a kid. These classic oversized black and white cookies – found in just about every New York deli – fit the bill with a light, cakey body and creamy frosting on top. […]
Super Bowl Snackadium with IPad
When the Super Bowl (or heck, any big game) rolls around, what better way to feed your hungry crowd than with a custom snackadium? A snackadium, or snack stadium, is a concept that’s picked up a lot of momentum in the past few years, thanks to the growth of Pinterest and how-to videos. At this […]
California Orange Olive Oil Cake
Can we call these the “dog days” of winter? It’s a little dreary outside and the cold has been dragging on for just a little bit too long. Right about now we need just a little spritz of something bright and cheery. Enter the orange: winter’s cheeriest ball of sunshine, becoming ripe and sweet just […]
Persimmon Roses – A Pretty Fall Dessert
If you’re still enjoying fall, and you’re not quite ready for all things red and green, persimmons are the fruit for you. And when you need a beautiful fall dessert, persimmon roses are the treat for you. These firm, sweet, bright orange fruits taste like a combination of pears and plums. Also, there’s no pit […]
Fig Bars to Make with Your Kids
One of our kids has become obsessed with fig bars, and he’s been carrying one to school every day for snack. After several weeks of bringing in pre-packaged, store-bought fig bars – and after seeing fresh figs at the farmers’ market – he decided that we should make our own. Make Your Own Fig Bars […]
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