Tsimmes is a Jewish word for a big fuss, as in, “Why are you making such a tsimmes–get out there and shovel the driveway, already!” Because it is a transliteration from the Yiddish צימעס, you may find it spelled tzimmes or in other ways.

Sometimes I think of myself more as a kitchen curator than inventor. I scour recipe books and web sites and probe the creative and scientific minds of friends to arrive at the quintessential approach to a kitchen task.

There’s no escaping controversy. Can a soda tax reduce obesity? Which mayoral candidate holds out the best hope for New York City? Will a military strike in Syria reduce or increase the horrific violence against that beleaguered country’s citizens? I’ll keep my opinion on these…

Hold onto your hats for an exciting giveaway!

What better way to celebrate National Ice Cream Sandwich Day than with a round-up of recipes for my favorite treat.

Ready for a giveaway? The fine folks at Tovolo have offered five sets of their fabulous ice cream sandwich molds, and we’re pairing each set with an autographed copy of i scream SANDWICH!