Behind the scenes
I know you’re all zoomed out, but I had to share one of the coolest (and scariest) things I have ever done in my life! I had been trying to plan something fun for Aja’s friends on the last day of...
View ArticleBEST Apple & Honey Challah
The first recipe I saw for Round Apple Challah was from master baker and mentor Marcy Goldman in “A Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking” (I learned so much from that book!) and then on Smitten Kitchen. I...
View ArticleQuick Bulkas – traditional South African Cinnamon Rolls
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View ArticleAny Jam Bars
Use your favorite jam to make these delicious, super-easy treats. Watch this four-minute YouTube video for how to make them. And please leave a comment and share the video! For Valentine’s Day I...
View ArticleCheese or Poppy Danish Hamantaschen Yeast Dough
Growing up in South Africa, we had amazing yeasted sweet cheese Hamantaschen to celebrate Purim, which commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from the evil Haman. The ones I remember were more...
View ArticleEasy Yeasted Hamantaschen (Cheese, Nutella, Poppy, Apple)
I have perfected and simplified these fluffy yeasted buns that I so enjoyed on Purim, growing up in South Africa. They’re easy and delish! Even if you’re never baked with yeast, my step-by-step...
View ArticleLook who’s in Calabasas Style Magazine
So excited to have my Crunchies (South African Oatmeal Cookie Bars) and Any Jam Bars in Calabasas Style Magazine! They haven’t updated their website yet so here are links to the recipes if you’d...
View ArticleMatzo Milk Macarons with Marcy’s Magnificent Matzoh Crunch Crumbs
Macarons are the perfect Passover treat. And I just made them even better! I was inspired by Momofuku Milk Bar’s Christina Tosi’s famous Cereal Milk. Why not use infuse the milk with matzo instead, I...
View ArticleAdorable Article!
For years people told me that Aja should be on a baking show, and I always said a hard “no way!” (I mean why would I put her—or myself—through that?) But when they contacted me after seeing her cakes...
View ArticleBest Bulkas – South African Cinnamon Buns (Rolls) aka Boolkes
These heavenly cinnamon buns are soft and chewy, and oh-so buttery… but not too sweet. Perfect for breakfast or any time with a cup of tea or coffee. Mmmmm. Watch my NEW, easy method on YouTube...
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