If you grew up going to a Jewish deli or bakery, chances are you know and love the rainbow cookie. Sweet, chewy, almondy, and layered with jam, these colorful little cookies are a staple of Jewish bakeries across the country. But here's a fun fact: they're not actually Jewish! Rainbow cookies have their roots in the Italian American immigrant community of New York City, dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century. Their signature red, white, and green layers were inspi

When we were in England a few weeks ago for my cousin's wedding, I did what any food-obsessed baker would do: I planned a sticky toffee pudding crawl through central London! Hours of research went into finding the city's most iconic versions, mapping out bakeries, pubs, and restaurants that locals swore served the very best. I regret absolutely nothing. Well...almost nothing. The only problem? We arrived just in time for an unexpected heat wave. Temperatures soared to nearly

This babka recipe is inspired by baba ganoush, a healthy mediterranean dip made with eggplants.