These tasty Four-Ingredient Apricot Bars from Jazzy Vegetarian’s Deliciously Vegan by Laura Theodore are easy to make and easy on the wallet! The sweetness comes from the apricot preserves, and rolled oats provide the crunch. Laura has done it again. Cookbook author, singer, and TV cooking show host, my friend Laura Theodore wants to inspire and help everyone, […]
Air Fryer Small Batch Brownies
Imagine being able to bake a pan of brownies, instantly, without having to preheat your oven. I’d say that makes these Small Batch Brownies from Vegan Cooking in Your Air Fryer by Kathy Hester rather remarkable – and a good reason to get an air fryer! Bake them in your air fryer for 20 minutes […]
Les Dames d’Escoffier Philadelphia and Joan Nathan’s Tahina Cookies
Last night at the Restaurant School in Philadelphia, I was among 22 new members inducted into the Philadelphia Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International chapter by president Natayna DiBona and First Vice President Lynn Buono. I was honored and excited, inspired, and well-fed. Around tables of eight, current and new members introduced ourselves before the […]
Italian with a Twist: Christina Pirello’s Baci di Damas (Ladies Kisses)
When I moved in June to Philadelphia, I did have a few things on my must-do-first list, and highlighted on that list was to finally have an espresso with Philly’s own Christina Pirello. We met on a rainy day at the Italian market in Christina’s favorite coffee shop, Anthony’s, and we talked and talked like […]
