Tag Archives: holidays

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

How to Host a Cooking Competition for Your Kids

Red Pepper Dip
Aviva Goldfarb June 4th, 2012 at 5:00 am

How do you entertain your children, encourage creativity and healthy competition and spark adventurous eating habits?  My friend Sharon Cichy, creative whiz, mom of three darling girls, and … read more

Filed under: Holidays, Learning in the Kitchen, Picky Eaters, Quick & Easy, Snacks 1 comments

Easy Ham Kale Bean Soup

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Alice Currah April 12th, 2012 at 12:01 am

When my sister Janice brought over a large gorgeous baked ham for Easter dinner last Sunday, it was clear to me right away there would be leftovers. After … read more

Filed under: Dinner, Quick & Easy 1 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

Coconut Pecan Lemon Glazed Muffins

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Alice Currah April 2nd, 2012 at 9:20 am

I love a good muffin recipe, don’t you?  These coconut pecan lemon glazed muffins will not disapoint muff affienados I love a good muffin recipe, don’t you?  These … read more

Filed under: Breakfast, Holidays 3 comments

Angel Food Cake with Raspberry Sauce

angel food cake w raspberry sauce
Aviva Goldfarb February 7th, 2012 at 5:00 am

When I was in elementary school back in the 1970s, exchanging valentines on February 14th was so exciting. Back then most of the valentines were homemade (and most … read more

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