A moment of silence for the summer season. It came. It went. It left us with sand in our car we’ve hardly had a chance to vacuum. To commemorate its passing, we’d like to pay homage to a seasonal tradition that is as American as reality TV and apple pie. We of course refer to the dysfunctional family vacation. This particular outing tends to meet a swift and sobering end; typically marked by a single, [...]

Photos and recipe courtesy of i bake for you If you’re Chinese or know anyone who is, you’ve probably noticed the big red boxes of mooncakes springing up in stores and homes around the world. The gorgeous boxes contain intricately made and packaged sweets that are sure to make you salivate! Thanks to the popularization of these decadent cakes, you can now find unique and modern adaptations, using chocolate, ice cream, pistachios, cheese or espresso [...]

Photo courtesy of Foodologie In a few days, millions of people will be observing Yom Kippur, or the “Day of Atonement”. It’s a day of fasting, resting, and praying in commemoration of the day to repent one’s sins before they are sealed. Before fasting for 25 hours, it’s customary to eat the traditional Jewish bread, challah. The slightly sweet, eggy bread seems to be the perfect sustenance. Whether or not you celebrate Yom Kippur, this [...]

Photo and recipe courtesy of Chocolate City Web A grilled cheese craving is a grilled cheese craving, no matter where you live or how limited your supplies are. We’ve all heard about the story of a college kid who took a clothes iron to Wonder Bread and Kraft singles in a moment of desperation, when the dining halls were closed. Even if you’re not living in close quarters with no kitchen access, this recipe is [...]

Photo courtesy of my next picnic Come Monday, many of us will be participating in some kind of parade, feast, or shop-fest in celebration of Labor Day! It’s not only an unofficial marker for the end of summer, but a 128 year old tradition in the United States! This first “workingman’s holiday” was celebrated when 10,000 workers united and marched down the streets of NYC. It’s truly a holiday created for the people, by the [...]