The Rising Life

Disclaimer. I’m not into kitsch. I like when things are meaningful – but am wary of venturing into ‘corny’ territory. however . . . today being erev Sukkos, and wanting to do something really special to show my gratitude to 2 very special people who are producing my upcoming Challah Demo Series, I decided to tiptoe into the land of kitsch. So . . .here it is! (I may actually be cornier than I let on . . . ) A lulav and esrog challah in honor of Sukkot and in honor of 2 lovely, creative and inspired people! Enjoy! ps. – as I launch the site, I want to share the news that this lovely, incredible couple is now engaged! (it must’ve been the challah! Mazel Tov!) Save

Just when I started thinking I had this Challah thing down to a science. This week, my challah came out wrong. I knew something looked funny about the yeast when I sprinkled it in, it was dark brown, instead of the normal pale tan color. I didn’t give it much thought (didn’t even check the expiration date! Which really is the first thing I should have done – It’s what I tell everyone else to do!) I was in a rush. Actually, I think I got a little bit cocky when it comes to challah baking – my challah always turns out well, right? Wrong. It barely rose, this sluggish dough just sat there, mocking me in its pathetic lethargy. The finished challahs looked pretty and all, but they didn’t bake thr