by Esther | Aug 9, 2013 | Desserts, Recipes, Salads, Sides, Snacks and appetizers
I *wish* I could say it was getting into those hot, sticky, long summer days here… for some reason we seem to be perpetually stuck in cloudy 70s weather – not DC summer. I can’t believe I’m actually longing for DC summer humidity!...
by Esther | Mar 29, 2013 | Jewish Holidays, Recipes, Sides
Something universal came up at my 2 Passover seders this year – everyone (else) seemed to use gefilte fish simply as a vehicle for delivering more horseradish into one’s mouth. Or matza, or whatever one could find. Really, everyone just wanted more of...
by Esther | Nov 19, 2012 | Holidays, Menu ideas, Reasons for going vegan, Recipe reviews, Recipes, Sides
“Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men; but be careful that you do not take the day, and leave out the gratitude.” ~Edward Payson Powell, author and journalist In my family, as in many others I’m sure, we have a tradition to go around...
by Esther | Aug 23, 2012 | Recipes, Sides
So I have a confession. I may have a small addiction. To carbs. I love my bready, doughy, cakey foods ever so much. I can’t help it; it runs in the family! There were always cookies at grandma’s, and my mom can nibble at a pie crust with the best of them....
by Esther | Dec 2, 2011 | Recipes, Sides
Look at me blogging 2 days in a row again! Trying to get better, and I just had to share this. Two nights ago I went out to dinner at one of my favorite sushi restaurants (I get veggie rolls – love veggie rolls!), with someone who doesn’t eat sushi, so...
by Esther | Oct 26, 2011 | Sides
Totally stealing this from myself for MoFo… I posted it years ago on a more personal blog, and it fits my theme so well I had to repost it here. :) Amazing peas Yes, you read that right. Amazing PEAS. Didn’t you always think peas were gross growing up?...
