Tag Archives: holiday
Dimanche (That Means Sunday)
Welcome to this edition of Dimanche (That Means Sunday), a roundup of things that caught my eye this past week. This week was a little hectic with holiday parties and plans. I had a great time getting tea and pastries … Continue reading
Ginger Molasses Cookies
Every year around the beginning of December, I start craving ginger molasses cookies. Honestly, I crave them year-round but it gets worse when the temperatures drop and I want something sweet, warm, and reassuring. I made the cookies last year … Continue reading
Anti-V Day Grapefruit Thyme Shortbread Cookies
I hate Valentine’s Day. It’s a phony holiday. I sound like Holden Caulfield writing a short story about Valentine’s Day, but that’s okay. I stand by my opinion. No one gets off work. Everyone scrambles to get a dinner reservation … Continue reading
Overnight Bourbon Vanilla French Toast
I wanted to make breakfast for my mom and sister Christmas morning and the first thing that came to mind was overnight French toast. I usually have French toast on Christmas. A couple years ago, I stayed over at my … Continue reading
St. Patrick’s Day and Thin Mint Brownies
I do not actively observe St. Patrick’s Day. Growing up, my impression of the holiday consisted of pots of gold, small, bearded leprechauns, and four-leaf clovers. I started celebrating the holiday more out of necessity than actual interest; kids at … Continue reading
Purim Hamantaschen
When I was little, I always looked forward to the Jewish holidays. Hannukah meant big platters of golden, crispy fried latkes (potato pancakes), and I even looked forward to Passover (the holiday where you can’t eat leavened bread.) Sure, the … Continue reading
New Eyes, New Discoveries: RJ Chocolatier
Marcel Proust once said that “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” Ironically enough, I came across this quote right after I returned from France last Spring. I was sorting through … Continue reading
Sugar-Frosted Apple Pie for National Pie Day
I was browsing one of my favorite food blogs the other day, looking for inspiration for quick weeknight meals. I found some interesting recipes, but I also found another, more exciting piece of news: That Monday, January the 23rd was … Continue reading
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