Birthdays

Sour Cherry Cheese Pie

Cherry Pie
Aviva Goldfarb June 26th, 2012 at 5:00 am

For the first 11 years of my life, before we moved to Southern California, my family lived in a suburb north of Chicago. Both of my parents grew … read more

Filed under: Birthdays, Desserts, Family Traditions, Fun Food, Holidays, Learning in the Kitchen, Miscellaneous 6 comments

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

pb bars
Aviva Goldfarb May 15th, 2012 at 5:00 am

Don’t you find that every time you do something for a great cause, even if it takes a big chunk of your day, you feel richer afterwards? That’s … read more

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Passover Dessert Roundup

Coconut Meringues
Aviva Goldfarb April 3rd, 2012 at 5:00 am

This Friday is not only the beginning of the Jewish holiday, Passover, but it’s also my birthday. For Passover, my family gathers for a Seder (or ritual meal) … read more

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English Muffin Pizza Joes

English Muffin Pizzas
Aviva Goldfarb March 26th, 2012 at 5:00 am

Fifteen years ago today our first child, Solomon, emerged into the world.  Solomon was a placid baby.  We would take him for long walks under the blossoming cherry … read more

Filed under: Birthdays, Breakfast, Dinner, Family Traditions, Fun Food, Lunch, Quick & Easy, Snacks 4 comments

Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes and Frosting

vegan-cupcakes
Alice Currah March 22nd, 2012 at 5:52 am

  When my sister Janice called to ask me if I would bake my nephew two dozen cupcakes for his birthday party, how could I refuse?  “Sure, no … read more

Filed under: Birthdays, Desserts, Fun Food, Picky Eaters, Special Diets 12 comments

Amazingly Easy Key Lime Pie

Key lime pie
Aviva Goldfarb March 13th, 2012 at 1:00 am

When we go out for dinner, if the restaurant lists a key lime pie with a graham cracker crust on its dessert menu, I’m a goner. I simply … read more

Filed under: Birthdays, Desserts, Fun Food, Quick & Easy 3 comments
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