I got to try out a Baketivity Baking Kit for Grinch-style green-filled Donuts. The company sells subscription baking kits that let you share the love of baking with your grandkids or any other kid you love. Each kit comes with most of the ingredients pre-measured and ready to go. The only things you may need to provide are butter, eggs, cooking spray, or milk, and … [Read more...]
How to Not Be Boring at Parties and Other Social Events
You know what I’m talking about. A guest at a party drones on and on about the mundane happenings in their life. They aren’t toxic or mean. . . they’re just boring. A boring person will often try to dominate the conversation. Each sentence they utter ends without a pause so that the person they are talking to cannot jump in and respond. They keep talking while those around … [Read more...]
Traditional Braided Challah Bread
Braided Challah bread is traditionally served by Ashkenazi Jews during rituals, particularly for Friday and Saturday Shabbat, except during Passover. Its woven ropes symbolize unity and the twelve mounds represent the twelve tribes of Israel. I'm sure you will agree that unity is much needed today. The origin of challah bread goes back to medieval times in Southern Germany … [Read more...]
German Gingerbread Recipe: Authentic Lebkuchen
Europe sparkles in the winter and Christmas decorations are everywhere. It’s a magical time to travel. During a Christmas Market cruise, I tasted authentic German gingerbread which inspired the recipe you see below. German gingerbread is much different than the kind we have here in America. If you can't go there to taste it, you can make it European-style at home. Enjoy … [Read more...]
Dreo Chefmaker Review: Is it Better Than an Air Fryer?
Up until recently, I hadn’t joined the air fryer revolution. I made my meals the old-fashioned way in a regular oven. But then I went over to my daughter’s place to pet sit her dog and she introduced me to her air fryer. Hers is a Ninja and after figuring out how to use it, I loved it. It could roast chicken or salmon in less than half the time as an oven and my meals were … [Read more...]