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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

Grilled Portobello Mushroom Fajitas and Tips for Grilling

Grilled Portobellow Mushroom Fajitas
Aviva Goldfarb June 19th, 2012 at 5:00 am

Do you fear or embrace the grill? Many families think of grilling as the man’s turf — which is fine, as long as the man actually grills!  I … read more

Filed under: Dinner, Family Traditions, Fun Food, Lunch 3 comments

Cream of Asparagus Soup with Fresh Croutons

Cream of Asparagus Soup
Aviva Goldfarb May 1st, 2012 at 5:00 am

It’s not every day that the White House sends me an invitation, so I had to read the message a few times to make sure someone wasn’t spamming … read more

Filed under: Dinner, Family Traditions, Lunch 0 comments

Pecan Crusted Trout with Orange-Rosemary Sauce

Pecan Crusted Trout with Orange-Rosemary Sauce
Aviva Goldfarb April 10th, 2012 at 5:00 am

This week we are visiting my family in Santa Barbara, California for spring break. We’re staying in the house where I grew up, and as I write this … read more

Filed under: Dinner, Family Traditions, Holidays, Lunch, Quick & Easy 5 comments

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

Filed under: Birthdays, Desserts, Family Traditions, Holidays 3 comments

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
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