Knafeh Cheesecake
Among the many things happening at this time of year as we collectively hurtle towards the summer is the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, which celebrates the summer grain harvest and commemorates the Jewish people receiving the Torah on Mount Sinai after their exodus from Egypt. This joyful occasion is ushered in by gathering with loved […]
Bounty of the Winter Desert: Why Israel Really Is the Promised Land
Normally this blog is shamelessly focused on dessert, but I had to make an exception to share an experience that is very dear to my sugar-obsessed heart. Over the winter holidays, I had the opportunity for a quick trip to visit my family in Israel, plus a stop in Paris for a few days, documenting nearly […]
