Remember the ‘90s? A time when floppy discs, cursive handwriting, and Oregon Trail were a part of one’s daily life? Ok, to be totally honest, I was… Read more “Carrots and Philosophy”

Imagine watching Cinderella and Cinderella’s Prince living through every version of their stories, one by one: Ella Enchanted and the Rogers and Hammerstein version and the Disney… Read more “Broccoli in Lemon Butter Sauce”

I don’t remember why I decided to invent Pink Rice. It might have been because Arlene had purchased a lot of citrus fruits and I was trying… Read more “How to Make Pink Rice.”

A Mark and Alison Favorite 🙂   I recently asked Mark if he had ever heard of A Very Potter Musical, which he had not. If you… Read more “Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits”

There are a lot of great ways to be a lesbian, and I’m happy to tell you all about them, but the #1 most important way to… Read more “How to be a Lesbian”

Contains eggs, gluten, and dairy. Makes 2 dozen You will need… 1/2 cup butter, softened (1 stick) 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 cup milk 1/2… Read more “Favorite Blueberry Muffins”

Hamentaschen… Contains eggs, gluten, and dairy. Low-nickel and nut-free. And a family heirloom. Hamentaschen are a traditional folded-over sugar cookie filled with jam, usually made in celebration… Read more “Baking with my Father”

Or, how to dress up a customizable potato! 😉 Contains dairy. You will need… 4 russet potatoes 1 medium package of good-quality bacon 1 block of extra-sharp… Read more “Baked Potato Bar”

This one’s for you, Ben: the dish you consistently made on your own, way back in the day. Thanks for being so awesome! You will need… For… Read more “Pesto Pizza with Bobby Flay”

An Interview with my Father… I decided to post this recipe on what would have been Grandma Mimi’s birthday, because this is an original Alison and David… Read more “How to Prepare a Turkey”