Birthday cakes have always been a homemade affair in my family. My grandma was famous for her chocolate fudge brownie cake, my mom was known for her ice cream cakes and I’m proud to say, I can finally stake claim to my own favorite birthday cake: The Best Ever Banana Cake! My daughter turns 7…
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Shanah Tovah – the power of food and community.
Rosh Hashanah arrived especially early this year, the end of summer and back to school rush seemed to leave little time for holiday preparations. The week leading into the New Year I received news that one of my oldest childhood friends tragically passed away. While we had grown apart over the years, I felt a…
Hosting the Spontaneous Guest (and mastering the art of a cheese board)
I love planning gatherings well in advance but some of my favorite time spent with friends are often those that happen spontaneously. I’ve tried to build a home where friends feel welcome to send a text saying their passing by and would love to drop in. Or when I find myself on the rare occasion…
Tips for a Fall Feast
Rosh Hashanah has been my holiday to host for over 10 years. What started as a small gathering of close friends who like us, don’t live near immediate family has turned into a full on feast filled with new friends and old as well as our close and extended families. It’s a holiday purely about…
Brooklyn Balabusta is Back!
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