Maximilian Kai Fleischer, February 29, 2012, 11:35 PM
We are proud to welcome our son, Maximilian Kai Fleischer (formerly known as Stormageddon, Dark Lord of All), born on the Leap Day, February 29, 2012 at 11:35 PM (I make my deadlines). He was a whopping 8 pounds, 7 ounces and 20 1/2 inches, despite being a few days ahead of schedule. Thank you for all your morale support and kind emails. Max and I hope to continue to bring you lots of yummy food. 
~ Allaya
Crazy costumes, happy children, stiff drinks, tasty treats, and general Shul-endorsed Tom Foolery…what’s not to like about Purim? In just a couple of weeks, you can expect to see little munchkins at your door bearing treats. Perhaps you will be sending some messengers out on your own this year. Either way, it’s good to be prepared. Sure, make your tried and true family favorites, but also check out my blog post at Joy of Kosher for three new treats to try in your Purim basket this year: http://www.joyofkosher.com/2012/02/purim-recipes-treats-beyond-belief/
Here’s a photo preview of what you’ll find:
Around here, we call these "Cojones de Haman!"
This deliciously creamy oatmeal was slow-cooked overnight and ready to eat for breakfast the next morning.
The slow cooker is cooking. Slowly.
This is one of the main reasons I’m not able to get up and cook much these days, and that’s why there hasn’t been much along the lines of posting lately on the blog (the I Speak Food Facebook page, however, is still full of interesting stuff, so head on over and ‘like’ it for your entertainment). So, I’ve decided to take a slightly different approach and see just how much cooking I could do from bed. Admittedly, the results weren’t so impressive, so I enlisted the help of a slow cooker I found on Amazon. Continue reading
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When the New Media Strategist at America’s Test Kitchen notified me that a new cook book was on its way to my mailbox, I was excited. What was more exciting? It was a book about pasta, an ingredient near and dear to my heart. Needless to say, when the book finally arrived, there was a lot of love going on in this little apartment.
Believe it or not, I actually read this book cover to cover. Believe it or not, you’ll probably do the same. You see, this isn’t your typical book of recipes, but a whole primer on pasta (those familiar with the Test Kitchen publications will immediately understand). The chapter, “Pasta 101,” is a quick, but excellent overview of how to prepare perfect pasta, which is definitely worth a read; I learned a thing or two that actually improved my pasta recipes significantly. Continue reading
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Mmmm! A luscious, 2-minute latte that costs pennies, requires no special equipment, and can be enjoyed in your bath robe!
The good news is that a coffee shop style latte doesn’t have to set you back that much, and it doesn’t require any special equipment. This Friday’s post is all about making that luscious latte at home, and all you need is a teaspoon and a mug. Continue reading
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Read my article, "A Basic Tofu Primer," on Cook Kosher.com!
Hello everyone! No, I haven’t forgotten about my food blog. In fact, it’s been on my mind a lot lately. The thing is, I have a baby coming (probably before this month is over), and I’m stuck in bed most of the time, which makes it rather problematic to get up and cook things. So, I’ve been considering how I should best go about maintaining this blog for the time being. Recipes and no pictures? General food-related writing? Continue reading
Not exactly the perfect solution, but a good solution none the less: Kettle Corn from your microwave!
Corn, incidentally, is also a very popular snack in Thailand. Of course, we usually rost or boil it, rather than pop it, but it’s not unusual to see a person walking down the street noshing on a cob of the stuff. Steamed sweet potatoes, too. Yeah, we’re pretty hard up for snacks. Japan, however, seems to be at the root of this kettle corn craze. It’s not like what we find in the United States, exactly, but a popular way to eat popcorn is to sprinkle it with sugar and salt. Continue reading
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This popular dish from Szechuan is spicy and full of flavor.
Mapo Tofu falls into the latter category. Simply put, it’s a prime example of Chinese home cooking: Hot, quick, easy, really tasty and cheap. Mapo tofu, literally translated as “Pockmarked Old Woman Tofu” (let’s not go there now), is a Szechuan dish known for its firey hot sauce. Sound a little different from what you remembered? That’s entirely possible, since there are about as many variations of Mapo Tofu as there are countries in the world. Continue reading
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A pretty veggie sandwich...what shall we call it?
You’ll need:
One Trader Joe’s Hand Made Flour Tortilla (Star-K Pareve)
Trader Joe’s Red Pepper Spread with Eggplant and Garlic (OU Pareve)
2 slices of tomato (they sell those at Trader Joe’s too)
1 – 2 tablespoons of crumbled Pastures of Eden Israeli Feta Cheese (OU Dairy)
4 – 5 lengthwise slices of Trader Joe’s Baby Zucchini
3 – 4 slices of half an onion
4 – 5 slices of red bell pepper
2 Trader Joe’s Breaded Chickenless Nuggets (OU Pareve), or hard boiled egg
Lettuce, if you’d like
salt and pepper to taste Continue reading
