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Baking Bread with Friends

Who doesn’t want to make a little dough with their friends? If you are interested in taking a challah baking workshop, please email me: nicole@putzelkitchen.com Click here for the challah recipe.  

LFCDS Annual Auction

Here’s a sneak peek at PK’s items that you will find at the LFCDS Annual Auction: A Cooking Party for 6 Children OR A French Culinary Lesson & Dinner Party for 8 Adults. See...

Protein Packed Nut Butter Treats

Admittedly, I don’t even consider getting into the car to shuttle my kiddos to school without a cup of coffee…BUT some mornings there just isn’t enough time to sit at the table for a proper breakfast....

Winter Warm Up Luncheon

The winter chill is in the air, and Sundays are ideal for warming up by the fire and slurping hot soup.  And, what’s better than doing that good friends? Jen and Gloria joined me for a...

Thanksgiving Dinner

Winter arrived here in Chicago overnight and it now truly feels like the end of November.  Nothing warms the soul more than family, friends, and food by the fire.  In other words: Thanksgiving. Make...

Yogurt Bowls

Lately I’ve been enjoying savory greek yogurt dishes for a quick breakfast or lunch.  These bowls are filled with vibrant colors and flavors, but only take minutes to prepare.  Try a Pesto Yogurt Salad or...

From Garden to Plate

From Garden to Plate

My summer was a major distraction from the blog, and several readers mentioned that I’d gone quiet.  My son became a bar mitzvah over the weekend and my life is mine again.  In other words: I’m...

Chilled Tomato Soup Two Ways

We are in the peak of tomato season and I just can’t get enough of this fruit. YES,  it is considered a fruit/berry in the nightshade family. But don’t fret over whether it’s a fruit...