by Lillian Lake | | Food, Spiritual
As I sit here reflecting on the eight nights of Hanukkah, I am amazed that this year the starting and ending dates eluded me. Hanukkah is nearly over as I write this! However, the world can always use more light, and as Hanukkah is a celebration of light, I felt...
by Lillian Lake | | Caregiving, Food, Spiritual
In A Charlie Brown Christmas, Charlie Brown asks Lucy what she wants for Christmas. She responds, “Real Estate.” As an adult, I understand this response as a sad commentary on Christmas commercialism. I am slowly feeling the spirit of Christmas. Looking back at...
by Lillian Lake | | Desserts, Food, Recipes
Cheesecake has withstood the test of time around the world, generation after generation. Perhaps you’ve heard of the New York Style Cheesecake. My mother swore that this version was the only “real” version of cheesecake. Serve it at room temperature...
by Lillian Lake | | Caregiving, Food, Spiritual
End of the year celebrations usually includes traditions. There are ancient traditions – Santa still comes down the chimney! Letting go of the old – no to having green bean casserole again. A time for new ones – replace the green bean casserole with a fruit...
by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Caregiving, Food, Spiritual
My father died when I was a little girl, and for decades, because of what had become the American culture’s view of death, I was scared of the very word “death.” Spoken in hushed terms, I was sure death was a final ending only to be considered in solitude and silence....
by Lillian Lake | | Desserts, Recipes
This week I’m sharing my favorite Sourdough Brownie recipe. This is a great way of using the “discard”. This recipe produces the best, most chocolate-craving, satisfying brownie ever. Remember the days of making Betty Crocker brownies from a box mix? How...
