Regular readers will know that we have two plum trees in our front yard. This was the first year in recent memory that we got a great harvest from the smaller, Japanese-type plum tree. With such a great haul, we needed to use them up quickly.
It’s been a tough month, but I did find some time to make a challah for a meal we were hosting this Friday night. The addition of turmeric is what is supposed to make it golden, but this bread was a letdown.
We’ve been getting weekly deliveries of rhubarb in our weekly produce box. The usual baked crisps we make with strawberries have been a hit, and I even tried making a syrup to mix into sparkling water. But this ice cream really stood out.
Our last few mangoes from Iqbal Foods were past their prime, so I had to act fast. I combined the mushy insides from the remaining fruit with an unsweetened Kesar puree that I found at the supermarket. With a few other ingredients stirred in, I was able to make a classic Hon...
A big birthday bash for a milestone anniversary: my wife and her BFF were planning a joint party earlier this year. I happened to read this article about a dinner party concept where guests don’t initially introduce themselves, but just collaborate to make a meal. That sparke...