For as long as I can remember, January has always been the hardest month of the year for me. The phrase “January Blues” comes to mind and it seems to be a combination of dreary grey winter days and the after-holiday quiet. At first it feels peaceful, but quickly slides into a flat emotional phase […]
Last weekend, I had the privilege of attending a special charity event at L’École Valrhona in Brooklyn, New York. Hosted by Valrhona and feedfeed, the Holiday Charity Bake Sale benefitted Food Recovery Network; a student-led movement fighting food waste and hunger in America. It was a celebration of chocolate, which included talented New York City […]
It’s November and that means cool weather, cozy sweaters, and pretending like I’m not counting down the days until Christmas. I’ve also been counting down the days to share these Chocolate Squash Scones with Espresso Maple Glaze in Feast Magazine’s November issue. In this month’s Sugar Rush column, I’m bringing scones full of warm fall […]
The October issue of Feast Magazine is out! That means this month’s Sugar Rush column is featuring a new recipe: Orange Blossom Sesame Nut Bars. Inspired by Middle Eastern flavors, these layered nut bars are fragrant and full of texture. Made with a tender orange blossom scented shortbread crust and topped with a chewy caramel […]