Archive for April, 2008


Recipe Roundup: Recipes for April Showers

by Ariela of Baking and Books

Photo by Ariela of Baking and Books

Some folks may think rainy days are dreary, but for me they’re just the thing - perfect for relaxing indoors and baking something scrumptious. The rhythmic beat of raindrops on the roof have such a soothing sound, tempting you to while away the afternoon […]

Monday, April 28th, 2008
NY-Style Pizza Showdown

Pizza snobs often complain that you can’t get good pizza in California, but we are very fortunate to have several East Coast ex-pats who have moved to sunny San Diego and brought their secret thin-crust pizza recipes with them.

The most famous of these pizza joints is Bronx Pizza, which has built up a cult-like […]

Friday, April 25th, 2008
Recipe Roundup: Passover Favorites

by Danielle of Habeas Brulee

Photo by Josh of The Food Section
Passover is one of my favorite holidays. I love the ritual meal of the seders, the analytical arguing as we go through the Haggadah, and especially the singing at the end. And, of course, the food.

Photo by David Lebovitz
On Passover, we avoid chametz, which can […]

Monday, April 21st, 2008
Recipe Roundup: Springtime Fruit Ideas

by Meeta Khurana

Photo by Meeta of What’s for Lunch, Honey?
Spring - the first signs of it makes me rush out of the house, to feel the radiating warmth of the sun rays on my face. I am engulfed by the new life and specks of fresh color all around me. As I grew up in […]

Monday, April 14th, 2008
Recipe Roundup: Swiss Family Recipes

By Anne-Marie Nichols of This Mama Cooks! and My Readable Feast

Photo by Anne-Marie of This Mama Cooks!
When you think of Switzerland, you think of two things - chocolate and cheese. And boy did we eat a lot of both during my family’s trip there last spring. My husband Paul, my children Nathan and Lucie, and […]

Monday, April 7th, 2008