a sprinkle of black sesame? Reviews were mixed.

Oh, did I mention a sprinkle of black sesame? Reviews were mixed. Adults loved it; kids less so. A certain teenager who wanted to spare my feelings, It’s probably an acquired taste. Well, isn’t this true about most delicacies?

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Hamantaschen

Hamantaschen — buttery yeast dough, a brush of date syrup, a heap of halva, a dollop of home made candied orange marmalade…

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Yeast dough balls awaiting transformation into delicious Hamantaschens.

Yeast dough balls awaiting transformation into delicious Hamantaschens. Love my home made poppy seed filling, but looking for a change this Purim. I am dreaming a halva, candied orange filling with black sesame topping. what’s your favorite filling? Do you prefer yeast or cookie dough Hamantaschens? Purim Sameah!

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The Tiger Baker and the Blessings of a Good Enough Hallah

In a previous post, I lamented on my experience baking a ceremonial Hallah for a Bat Mitzvah party.  After I was not pleased with the appearance of my second attempt, I tweaked my technique.   With this change, a beautifully braided Hallah emerged from the hot oven.  So, I was both surprised and disappointed when the […]

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Bring Potato Kugel Up a Notch for the Exquisite Comfort Food

I can’t imagine Hanukkah without latkes, the much cherished potato pancakes.   But, as much as I adore latkes, I find it too labor intensive to stand at the stovetop and cook one latke after another for the eight days of Hanukkah.  Not to mention the oil odor that clings to clothes and hovers over […]

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