Yes, imagining something as delicate as a puff pastry canape appreciated at the lair is hard. Truth be told, the denizens never did, but the guests always managed to enjoy  …

  Autumn, Baked, Cultural-Misappropriation, European, Pub Food, Quick, Vegetarian

Life is so funny. I was lamenting to Madam Badwolf about the poor quality of sausage available to us. It so happened that she pointed out a locally produced farmhouse  …

  American, Autumn, European, German, Global, InstaPot, Slow Cook, Slow Cooker, Winter

Madam Badwolf returned from walking the two barking machines and complained that the zucchini plants had tried to attack the dogs. THIS CAN NOT STAND ACTION THIS DAY! The quickest  …

  Air Fry, American, British, European, Summer, Vegetarian

And the Olympics are on, and I have the traveling urge again. My schedule will not allow me to pop off the undisclosed places, but I can always travel via  …

  Cast Iron, Egg, European, Fried, Pub Food, Quick, Sautee

Melt in your mouth shortbread cookie filled with a sweet or savory jam. OY!, What’s not to love.

  Baked, Dessert, European, German, Global, Israeli, Jewish, Spring, Vegetarian

Smooth, Cheesy, smoky, with a hint of bitter from the stout beer. Serve with buttered bread, or in a bread bowl, and you have a meal fit for ravenous wolves

  American, European, French, Soup

A sinfully sweet, cinnamon sugar breakfast treat

  American, Baked, Bread, Dessert, European, Jewish, Vegetarian

Easy chicken liver pâté recipe, an appetizer star, for holiday a gatherings

  Cold, European, French, German, Global, Jewish, Quick

A glorious eastern European dish, and the perfect standing for Corned Beef and Cabbage

  European, Follow On, Pub Food, Quick

Old World (Hungarian) Goulash – NOT YOUR MOTHER’S H*MBURG*R H*LP*R. A real stew, with real meat, and real taste.

  Autumn, European, Simmer, Slow Cook, Stew, Winter

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, Rich, and tasty. Comfort food at it’s finest

  American, European, Follow On, French, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Cabbage Stir Fry –
Quick and Easy stir fry goto, with LOTS of options

  American, Asian, European, Pub Food

Warm, citrusy, with a spicy kick, perfect for warming up after playing in the snow

  American, Autumn, Drink, European, Liquor, Pub Food, Quick, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter

A christmas classic, with loads of dried fruit, macerated nuts, bourbon, and citrus peel

  American, Baked, Dessert, European, Vegetarian

As the secular, (and now online) shopping season, is well upon us. I think back to the years I spent working with a large hasidic camera and electronics dealer. One  …

  Autumn, Bean, European, Global, InstaPot, Israeli, Jewish, Slow Cook, Stew, Winter