For many Jewish families on Long Island, ordering Chinese on Sunday nights is a tradition. My father often picked up takeout from a memorable restaurant called Sun Ming in Huntington. Though the restaurant is gone now, I still remember their outstanding egg drop and wonton soups. When my dad couldn’t choose, he combined them into … Read more

Summertime is the perfect moment to relax with a cool, refreshing blackberry mojito. Fresh blackberries, lime juice, rum, and just enough mint create a simple, satisfying cocktail that helps beat the heat. At least, it’s a good attempt at cooling off. I live in New England because I’m not a fan of very hot weather, … Read more

Summer break is here, and with six kids at home, meal ideas disappear fast. Franklyn usually does the cooking, but on evenings when he’s late, I take over. Neither of us wants to spend more time in the kitchen than necessary, so when a coworker mentioned chilaquiles with avocados and queso fresco, Franklyn wrote down … Read more

Last Updated on December 2, 2025 – First Published October 9, 2017 Before I get started, I want to let you know that some of the links on this page are affiliate links. That means that if you click through and take action, I’ll receive compensation. You can read more about affiliate programs on the … Read more

Hard cider is one of the oldest beverages tied to orchard culture. Early apple varieties often produced sour or tannic fruit that didn’t taste great fresh but fermented into rich, satisfying alcoholic cider. Making hard cider is straightforward—apples carry plenty of fermentable sugars and natural yeasts on their skins, so when you press fresh juice … Read more

This rose bath salt recipe is simple to make with just four natural ingredients. A soak in this blend of pink Himalayan salt, Epsom salt, baking soda and rose essential oil will help relax tired muscles and soothe sore joints. Make an extra jar to give as a thoughtful handmade gift. Finding time for self-care … Read more

Allergy Friendly Halloween Tips from Your Favorite Bloggers! All photos are courtesy of the bloggers who posted the original articles. The carved pumpkin shown was made by the author’s husband. Halloween Traditions I’ve never had many childhood trick-or-treating memories, so this year I started new traditions with my daughter. I made pumpkin-themed treats for her … Read more

I’ve been looking for an easy, reliable baked double chocolate cake doughnut recipe, and this one has become my favorite for its simplicity and practical results. It uses only a handful of common ingredients and bakes into nicely rounded doughnuts every time. The original recipe called for dark brown sugar, but I used light brown … Read more

Tea parties, baby showers, and Mother’s Day gatherings deserve a little elegance, and Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches are an easy way to add charm to your spread. These delicate finger sandwiches look lovely on a platter and make a tasty addition to afternoon tea. They’re quick to prepare and customizable, so follow along for recipe … Read more

Have leftover sourdough starter and not sure what to do with it? These Sourdough Discard Cookies are an easy, delicious solution. This small-batch recipe yields soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies in under 30 minutes and uses just a quarter cup of unfed starter. I have made a lot, and I mean a LOT, of chocolate … Read more