"The only real stumbling block is the fear of failure. In cooking, you have got to have a what-the-hell attitude." ~ Julia Child

Holiday Hell

Some people have no business trying to cook, bake or otherwise entertain during the holidays. I am one of these people.
Doesn’t stop me from trying, though…

Read If you got the time, I got the honey cake

If you got the time, I got the honey cake

by Julie Tilsner on September 17, 2009

in Holiday Hell

Read Matzo-brei five ways

Matzo-brei five ways

by Julie Tilsner on April 10, 2009

in Holiday Hell

Read Holiday Hell: When cute gifts go bad

Holiday Hell: When cute gifts go bad

by Julie Tilsner on December 30, 2008

in Holiday Hell

Read The turkey of best intentions

The turkey of best intentions

by Julie Tilsner on December 12, 2008

in Dinner, Holiday Hell, Meat!

Read Pumpkin cake with sour cream ganache

Pumpkin cake with sour cream ganache

by Julie Tilsner on November 28, 2008

in Holiday Hell, Sweet!

Read L’Shanna Tova (My ongoing trouble with roast chicken)
Read For you, a nice matzo ball.

For you, a nice matzo ball.

by Julie Tilsner on April 21, 2008

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Read Holiday Hell: Ginger things

Holiday Hell: Ginger things

by Julie Tilsner on December 19, 2007

in Holiday Hell, Sweet!

Read Holiday Hell: No latkes for you

Holiday Hell: No latkes for you

by Julie Tilsner on December 10, 2007

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Read Holiday Hell: Bring on the bourbon balls

Holiday Hell: Bring on the bourbon balls

by Julie Tilsner on December 4, 2007

in Holiday Hell, Sweet!

Read Lamb With a Thousand Spices

Lamb With a Thousand Spices

by Julie Tilsner on April 7, 2007

in Dinner, Holiday Hell

Read Date Me: Date and Almond Truffles for Passover
Read Patience is a virtue

Patience is a virtue

by Julie Tilsner on April 5, 2007

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Read The frosting conundrum

The frosting conundrum

by Julie Tilsner on December 21, 2006

in Good Ideas Gone Bad, Holiday Hell