Baking

 I have been neglecting my cooking blog. I have been a bit busy.

I did attend two King Arthur Flour classes. I took a cupcake class and a tart and pie class. Both were amazing.

Let me share some photos.

Weighing ingredients is most important

Look at those amazing chocolate cupcakes

Making the vanilla filling for the cupcakes

Who knew that peanut butter butter cream is so amazing.

I filled a cupcake with the filling!!!

Peanut butter buttercream on top of chocolate cupcakes

My filled cupcakes

I can’t believe I made these cupcakes!

Tart shell

TASTY

Cranberry pecan tart

apple pie

Israel at War

 Hi friends. I am really still processing everything. The deaths of young people in Israel at a music festival. The kidnapping of children and the elderly. The rockets firing into and out of Israel. 

As someone who doesn’t love crowds, attending the rally was something I had to do. I can’t explain it. I was drawn there.

Hearing the speakers support Israel. Stand with Israel. Being with people who are on the same emotional rollercoaster with me. I am so lucky to live in a city that provided me the space to mourn and rally. I am so lucky to live in a country that provides me the freedom of religion and the freedom of speech. 

I am so lucky to have Governor Healey, Senator Warren, Mayor Wu and other elected officials Stand with Israel. And speak out for Israel.

I am so lucky to have Hadassah Hospital treat all patients. But I have a heavy heart knowing peace is not as close as I want it to be. I pray for peace in Israel. “Am Yisrael Chai.”