Posts tagged joy of cooking
Sweet Tooth Friday: Time To Make The (Israeli) Donuts

Wednesday we talked about latkes and what they mean to the Chanukah celebration.  Today, I’m still frying for Chanukah but this time, it's Sufganiyot - try and say that three times fast! Sufganiyot is a deep fried jelly donut and made all over Israel to celebrate this time of year.  Once again, it symbolizes the miracle of the burning oil and , boy, are they good.

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How To Tuesday: Recipe For Success

It is very apparent that I love all things cooking, but I do understand how frustrating the process can be - especially, if you are not properly equipped with the right tools and ingredients.  Whenever I meet someone that is petrified of cooking my response is always the same.  I believe cooking is a skill, not a gift.  Sorry, to all those celebrity chefs out there that think they are sooo special, but I know I’m right.  Thomas Keller started out as a dishwasher.  Being a chef is like being a carpenter.  No one is born knowing how to build a house or repair a roof.  People interested in that line of work will either attend a trade school or apprentice with a skilled carpenter until they learn the work.  Also, in order to be a successful carpenter, you need to invest in the proper materials and the right tools to get the job done.

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