As a child growing up in Yorkshire, one of my favourite treats was an individual Mr. Kipling’s bakewell tart, with a glossy candied cherry in the centre. While I’d probably not say no to one if I found them in the United States (where I live now), I didn’t realise until adulthood how truly fantastic…
Artichokes are in peak season in March through May, and right now my local markets are flooded with gorgeous globe artichokes and even some purple Roman artichokes as well (if you’ve not tried the purple variety they have very little choke surrounding the heart, and are extra tender). They’re high in vitamins C and K,…
This Mizrahi charoset makes a wonderful addition to your seder table. Made with dates, apricots steeped in Jasmine tea, rose water, pistachios, almonds, orange zest, and rose petals. The word charoset derives from the Hebrew word cheres (חרס), which means “clay”, it represents the mortar that the Israelites used while they were slaves in Egypt,…
