I tend to celebrate Thanksgiving twice: once with my friends (in the form of an annual potluck) and once with my family. What I love about Thanksg...
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There are some things you don’t talk about on the Internet. Your marital problems, for example. A falling out with a friend. A date with your th...
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I don't talk much about it here, but when I was quite small, I lived in Israel for almost two years. It was there that my pale Russian skin receiv...
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Serves four 2 1⁄2 pounds bone-in beef short ribs 6 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped ...
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If you’re like me, you’re still processing last week’s events. I had booked a girls trip to Palm Springs nearly a year ago. Our departure da...
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Originally published 12/4/12. Updated 12/4/20. What you'll need: Large Stockpot (a 12 quart pot would be optimal) Crab crackers (we lov...
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Serves four 1 bottle of red wine (cabernet, syrah, or pinot noir) 2 tablespoons of mulling spices* 1/4 cup of sugar 4 slices of orange, cut i...
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Around this time of year, life tends to move a little faster while work tends to move a little slower. I like it that way. The parties, visitors a...
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I distinctly remember when smoothies became a presence in my life. It was in high school, when the first Jamba Juice opened in a strip mall near m...
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I love a good party. Friends and appetizers, bubbly drinks and a spread of desserts. I'm continually inspired by and excited about new cookbooks, ...
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Serves four 2 tablespoons of dark cocoa sugar* 1 teaspoon of garlic powder 1⁄4 teaspoon of dry mustard 1 tablespoon of dark brown sugar 1 ...
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serves six For the carnitas: 4 lb pork shoulder, cut into 2 inch cubes 1 orange, quartered 1 cinnamon stick 2 tablespoons of taco season...