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In Comb Bees Is

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Onecakebaker

What happens when a self-made Jewish American Princess gets bitten by the beekeeping bug? I’ll let you know as the story develops. So far it’s led to one hive,  at least three epiphanies, two bee suits, 36 jars of honey, … Continue reading →

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Pesach on South Beach

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Onecakebaker

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MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011 Passover on South Beach Pesach in South Beach When we conduct the Seder, matza is called ‘the bread of affliction.’ Because strictly observing the commandment in Deuteronomy  does not just mean eating…

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A sobering talk on the broken paradigm of disaster relief

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Onecakebaker

Remember Hurricane Sandy? The woman does. Monica Byrne, a restauranter who lives and works in Red Hook brooklyn,  gave this Ted talk about the disaster, and why she organized her own charity  to distribute aid directly in her neighborhood to people … Continue reading →

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Passover Cleaning, Passover Cogitation

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Onecakebaker

OK, put down your cleaning rag for a second and let’s talk about Passover. What does it mean to you? For me, it is a time of deep cleaning and introspection, which leads to gratitude. It used to mean more–I … Continue reading →

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The Swarm was a hot property!

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Onecakebaker

I was just thinking about laying down for a Sunday afternoon nap when my doorbell rang. I retreated to the bathroom and let my husband deal with it. As usual, it didn’t work. When I came out of the bathroom, … Continue reading →

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Live Below the Line–why?

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Onecakebaker

On Monday, I got a Tweet  and an email from Zhanna Veyts, the director of online engagement for HIAS, the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society. She will “live below the line,” from April 28 to May 2, that is, she will … Continue reading →

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Hamantashen MADNESS

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Onecakebaker

My hamentashen are great, but as far as wacky goes, they are extremely tame. If you follow this link and go to “Kitchen Tested,” which is the food blog of Melinda Strauss, you can see rainbow ones, where the author … Continue reading →

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S’more Hamentashen

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Onecakebaker

S’more Hamentashen Graham cracker dough adapted from Nancy Silverton’s Pastries from the La Brea Bakery via Smitten Kitchen 2 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons (375 grams) unbleached all-purpose flour 
1 cup (176 grams) dark brown sugar, lightly packed
 1 teaspoon … Continue reading →

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S’more Hamentashen

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Onecakebaker

S’more Hamentashen Graham cracker dough adapted from Nancy Silverton’s Pastries from the La Brea Bakery via Smitten Kitchen 2 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons (375 grams) unbleached all-purpose flour 
1 cup (176 grams) dark brown sugar, lightly packed
 1 teaspoon … Continue reading →

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It’s Never JUST ‘call them.’

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Onecakebaker

When did people stop answering their phones? Everyone I know, except me, screens their calls, or just lets messages pile up until they feel like dealing with them. Is this efficient? Well, maybe for the person being called, but I’m … Continue reading →

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