This was my first time ever trying Hamantaschen. In fact, when my boyfriend came by the office with these treats, I had no idea what they were. After a little research I discovered that they are a Jewish cookie, which are only around for a few weeks of the year for the Jewish holiday Purim…
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Coconut Lime Loaf
I was looking through recipes on my iPad app and came across a coconut cake with lemon sour cream icing. I’m not the biggest fan of lemon cakes but I adore limes. So I decided to replace the lemons with limes and considerably increased the amount of zest and juice to give it a strong,…
Healthier Dessert Options From Beautiful Memory Desserts
Beautiful Memory Desserts, located in the New World Mall in Flushing, Queens, offers Hong Kong desserts that won’t leave you feeling guilty. Made fresh when you order, the desserts range from fruity to milky or both. I went with the Mixed Fruit with Coconut Sago ($7.25). A bit on the pricey side but considering we…
Raspberry & Almond Croissant From Bouchon Bakery
I have eaten a lot of croissants in my life (I went through a stage of having one every morning for breakfast with Nutella), but the Raspberry & Almond croissant from Bouchon Bakery tops the list as my favorite. Let’s start with the pastry itself. While some croissants can be too dry, this one has…
By Misha A/W 2014 In Collaboration With GBGH Jewelry And MaryLai New York
During New York Fashion Week I attended the By Misha fashion presentation ‘Eloquence’, which was held at the Lali Lali gallery. As well as clothing, there was also jewelry by GBGH Jewelry and handbags by MaryLai New York. Fashion designer Misha Vaidya, who was born and raised in London and studied in Miami, launched By…
Breezy Hill Orchard’s Apple Cider Doughnuts
Breezy Hill Orchard, located in the Hudson Valley, has been growing fruit since 1949 and is one of the founders of the Union Square Greenmarket. As well as fruit, they also sell a range of baked goods including pies and apple cider doughnuts. These doughnuts are excellent for two reasons: 1: you can pick up…
Xi’an Famous Foods Amazing Noodles
If you love noodles and like them hand-made, you can’t do any better than Xi’an Famous Foods. I had been meaning to try them for a while after hearing so many glowing reviews and I finally got my chance to try their noodles this past week. I went with the Pork “Zha Jiang” Hand-Ripped Noodles…
Valentine’s Sweet Heart Cupcakes With Strawberry Swiss Meringue Buttercream
This Valentine’s Day I made a tried-and-true chocolate cupcake recipe and made it Valentine’s-appropriate by cutting out heart shapes on the top of the cupcakes and frosting them with a delicious strawberry buttercream. I came across this recipe for Strawberry Swiss Meringue Buttercream and I really wanted to try it out. This buttercream is special…
Valentine’s Doughnuts At Doughnut Plant
The Doughnut Plant has put out rose doughnuts for Valentine’s Day. These just looked too pretty to pass up, so I tried the rose yeast doughnut. You can also choose from doughseed (filled) and cake doughnuts. There’s also rosewater marshmallows and rose hot chocolate. Basically a rose overdose! The doughnuts feature a rosewater glaze and…
Swordfish At Delicatessen
If you want great comfort food with a modern and laid-back atmosphere then head to Delicatessen in SoHo. With items on the menu like mac & cheese, buttermilk fried chicken and spaghetti & meatballs, you’re sure to find something to satisfy your hunger. The head chef, Michael Ferraro incorporates both his Italian roots and his…