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Archive for Tag: Hamentashen
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February 19, 2013
Sweet Origins: Hamentashen
Photograph courtesy of Food Network.
Purim is this Saturday so we thought it would be a fun time to do a Hamentashen sweet origins. Purim celebrates the defeat of Haman. To celebrate his defeat, it is traditional to bake this triangular jam-filled cookie to remember both Haman’s triangular pockets {which was said to be filled with bribe money} and his clipped ears. Pastry dough is cut into circles, filled with thick poppy seed or a…
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Bird Watching January 14, 2013
Photography credits: 1) Dress 2) Ornaments 3) Cake 4) Pitcher 5) Glasses 6) Pillow 7) Tray While Lucy Liu's floral Caroline Herrerra dress at the Golden Globes last night may have taken it a step too far, I STILL love how bird and floral motifs have been prominently showcased in design and fashion recently. The Japanese scenics that were first used on Kakiemon porcelain in the 17th century adds a touch of whimsy and elegance, whether you are introducing it on a pillow or a platter. { Read More }
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Guest Dessert Feature August 23, 2010
Naomi from Hello Naomi in Australia sent over exclusive pictures of her most recent work. If you missed it a few weeks ago, I featured Naomi's gorgeous cakes and cookies a few weeks ago here. This time, Naomi created a chic super hero party for a little boy. { Read More }
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