Some of my most cherished memories – as far back as I can remember – are of celebrating Halloween.  As children – my brothers, sisters, and I, begged our treats in costumes most often handmade by my mom.  Sometimes they … Continue reading →

If you are assuming from the title of this post that I am one of those people who has their Holiday shopping done by July, the family photo taken by September, and the season’s greeting cards addressed and stamped by … Continue reading →

Life is full of decision making.  I once read that we make, on average, around seventy decisions in any given day.  From when to rise, what to eat for breakfast, whether or not to go to the gym, – to … Continue reading →

I am a cookbook addict.  Admitting it is the first step to recovery.  However, all things considered, it is doubtful that I will ever stop collecting cookbooks.  My collection spans centuries and is comprised of books I have collected from … Continue reading →

Thank goodness that the Jewish High Holidays last for ten days.  Procrastination has gotten the best of me once again and I find myself sharing  a recipe that should have been posted days ago.  Rosh Hashana – the Jewish New … Continue reading →