These Burnt Sugar Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln), in my opinion, are the only redeeming quality of a crowded shopping mall during the holidays. Luckily, they’re a cinch to make at home and will put all of your scented candles to shame. This recipe was submitted by Tasty Kitchen member Birgit Kerr, who is originally from […]
When it comes to Halloween goodies, Tasty Kitchen members are coming through as usual. These miniature Oreo Pumpkin Cheesecakes from Lauren’s Latest look darling and delicious. And these ginger sugar cookies from Heather Christo are precious, and sound absolutely yummy. (Love Heather’s blog!) I love the look […]
You might think I’m a little early for 4th of July, but there’s another holiday in between Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. Yes, it’s Flag Day! As if I needed an excuse, June 14th is another day to celebrate with food, though no chicken, pork chops or steak—just delicious desserts. I figured […]
If Cinco de Mayo isn’t a drinking holiday, then I don’t know what is! During B.C. (before children) years, my friends and I would map out our itinerary that started the Cinco de Mayo celebration on the evening of Quatro de Mayo. We only thought it would be proper to devote every available hour […]
Many of you who are the organized, early planners probably have your Easter feast all figured out already, down to napkin colors, wine selection and which unlucky person has to sit next to crazy Uncle Teddy. Then there are some of us who frantically throw things together at the last minute, hopping around the […]
Today, we’re going to feature some of our recipes here that could potentially find their way to your Passover table (like Ree’s Passover Brisket above), or your Easter celebration (like the Easy Easter Egg Bird Nests from taracooks, also in the photo above). And no, we’re not going to accomplish this dual-themed post with […]
Most folks pretty much know what today is (a neighborhood pub here has been counting the days down since … November last year, I think). But as I started putting this post together, I realized that there must be more to discover about Irish cuisine and culinary history than the ubiquitous corned beef and […]
This Sunday is not only Valentine’s Day. It’s also Chinese New Year—the Year of the Tiger! Since the Chinese calendar is based on the solar and lunar patterns, every year the holiday falls on a different day. Luckily, the color red is popular for both Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year. It’s good luck […]
