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September 15th is National Cheese Toast Day, consisting simply of toasted bread topped with cheese and then grilled or broiled until the cheese is melted and bubbly. It can also refer to a grilled cheese sandwich made in a sandwich press, known as a toastie in the U.K.*. While a basic version is just bread,…
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Alluring and delicious. Photo © Hannah Kaminsky | Bittersweet Blog. Pastilla, pronounced “bastilla” in the Arabic of North Africa, is a traditional Moroccan dish that crossed the Straits of Gilbraltar from Andalusia, Spain. It is transliterated from the Arabic pastilla, bastilla, bisteeya, b’stilla or bstilla. It all means “delicious,” says Hannah Kaminsky. Traditionally served…
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For a delightful change of pace, try a savory cheesecake appetizer. Photo courtesy Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. When you want to serve something impressive and unexpected at your next dinner party or cocktail party, consider a savory cheesecake. Instead of sugar and vanilla, it calls for herbs, salt and savory components—cheeses such as blue…
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Make this delicious marble cake. Photo courtesy Zabars.com. With the Jewish New Year approaching, we think back to tables laden with holiday food, and desserts both homemade and from New York’s great Jewish bakers. Immigrants from Europe contributed much deliciousness to our childhood. As a youngster we were lucky to live in a town…
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It looks like an S&M harness for an avocado. But it’s the Avocado Saver from Williams-Sonoma, yours for $6.95. Why would you need an Avocado Saver? To quote the retailer: “Keep halved avocados fresh longer with this handy gadget, which reduces oxidation and browning by protecting the exposed side from air. Simply align the pit…
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