King Solomon’s Table: A Culinary Exploration of Jewish Cooking from Around the World, written by Joan Nathan, brings together over 170 recipes of the Jewish diaspora along with well-researched historical and personal stories. I will be sharing Joan’s recipe for Tahina Cookies and other highlights include Csúsztatott Palacsinta (Hungarian Apple Pancakes), Sambousak bel Tawa (Chickpea…
New York City: Central Park, Chinatown, Flatiron District, and Black and White Cookies
At the end of March, Chad and I visited New York City for our seventh anniversary. My first post covered Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Chelsea Market, Greenwich Village, and New York Style Pizza and my second post covered the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and Bagels. Today I am finishing up with a recipe…
Biscoito de Nata com Doce de Leite (Brazilian Cream Cookies with Dulce de Leche)
Biscoitos de Nata are little cream cookies from Brazil. They can be formed into a variety of shapes like twists, circles, fork-pressed rounds, piped wreaths, or into filled thumbprint cookies. In this version, the thumbprint-shaped cookies are filled with Doce de Leite (Dulce de Leche). Goiabada (guava paste) is another popular filling. Doce de Leite (Dulce…
Stroopwafels (Dutch Caramel Waffles Cookies)
One of the first things I tried when we visited Amsterdam in October was a fresh, hot Stroopwafel (literally translates to syrup waffle) from a stand in the Albert Cuyp Markt. I have enjoyed the packaged stroopwafels that are becoming more popular at specialty stores in the United States, but there isn’t much better than…
Pizzelle (Italian Waffle Cookies) and Giveaway
Today I am sharing a recipe for Pizzelles, Italian Waffle Cookies, and giving away a PizzellePro Toscano from Chef’s Choice so you can make your own! The Pizzelle is a popular Christmas cookie originally from Abruzzo, Italy. You can also find them during Easter and other celebrations. It is known as one of the oldest…
Dorie’s Cookies Cookbook Review and Coffee-Cardamom Cookies
Dorie’s Cookies, written by Dorie Greenspan, features a variety of cookies and treats perfect for holiday baking, celebrations, and any other time of the year. From basic to international and sweet to savory, flavorful highlights include Salted Chocolate-Caramel Bars, Sweet Potato Pie Bars, Rose-Hibiscus Shortbread Fans, Chocolate Saucisson, Hamantaschen, Vanilla-Brown Butter Madeleines, Coconut-Lime Sablés, Honey-and-Tea…
Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, De Pannenkoekenboot, Muiderslot, and Speculaas (Dutch Spiced Cookies)
For my third post on Amsterdam I will be sharing some of the areas on the outskirts or just outside of Amsterdam along with a recipe for Speculaas (Dutch Spiced Cookies). My 4th anniversary of the blog happened while we were on the trip so I didn’t do my usual giveaway, but am making up…
#IntnlCookies: Basler Brunsli (Swiss Chocolate Almond Cookies)
Welcome to the second annual International Cookie Exchange hosted by Sarah from Curious Cuisiniere! Today a group of cookie-loving food bloggers is sharing recipes for cookies from around the globe. Get ready to break out your mixing bowl, because these recipes are sure to inspire you to fill your cookie jar with cultural treats! I am joining with a recipe…
Homemade Review and Grandmother’s Sugar Cookies
Homemade: Finnish Rye, Feed Sack Fashion, and Other Simple Ingredients from My Life in Food is a memoir by Beatrice Ojakangas featuring her experiences growing up in a large Finnish family in northern Minnesota. Along with stories and memories of her life, Beatrice also shares 42 of her most memorable recipes including Pulla (Finnish Cardamom Coffee…
Meringue Ghosts
Dress up Meringue Cookies for Halloween by turning them into ghosts! These light and airy cookies have a crisp exterior and can be customized based on your favorite extract. I used lemon, but almond and peppermint extracts would also add a nice touch. Egg whites are beaten with cream of tartar, sugar, vanilla extract, desired…
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