
Because it's baking season...
Tis the season for baking pies and cakes and HOLIDAY COOKIES!!!! So it's recipes galore... But all those ingredients laying around our kitchen that are half-open or you simply don't have them and when you get to the market the bags are sold by the pound. It helps to know how to translate a recipe that calls for 2C of flour or 1C of sugar and then how many pounds to buy of each. Here's a simple guide: Keep in mind the cup measure of 1 pound of flour will vary, depending on the

Latke Season on Fleek!
Happy Hanukkah to everyone. But we all know what that means. LATKE TIME! Potato pancakes, regardless of holiday or season, are seriously just good eats. They're comfort food that when paired with the right dipping accoutrement take potatoes to the next level. So here's my favorite recipe, because i've been asked a number of times already this season. And yes I'll admit... I'm an applesauce dipper allllllll the way! This recipe should make 22-24 pieces INGREDIENTS 2 1/2

Risoles Brasileiros
As promised I’m posting the recipe. But before we go straight there, there’s so much love and history behind this recipe. When I was growing up my sister and I were blessed with two parents who cared enough about us that while they were at work they had a special woman look after us. And she did so for most, to all, of our childhood. Silvia was a beautiful soul from Brazil. Now while we gave her a run for her money, she always made sure to remind us of the important things in