My name is Miriam. I’m an observant Jew in my mid twenties.
On a typical day I wake up at six thirty and get on a bus at seven thirty. By 9 am I am sitting at my desk, selling expensive, high end electronics and other things I can’t afford to people who probably don’t appreciate them enough. I leave work at 6 pm, and settle in for a long commute home.
When I started this job, I never dreamed I’d make time for the kitchen, no less for a cooking and baking blog. Don’t get the wrong idea! I love my job, and I enjoy what I do, but cooking, baking, developing my recipes and photographing them has become my outlet.
Sleep? I say it’s overrated.
I’m on a perpetual diet, so you might come across some delicious, yet dietetic recipes here. In fact, the very recipes I will share with you have helped me drop a bunch of sizes, and I hope they get me across the finish line.
Er, I’m not looking for diet recipes, you may be thinking. Not to worry. I’ve learned that refraining from eating delicious and totally sinful foods doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy baking them. I certainly do, and I share them with my friends, family and coworkers. And the recipes? I share ‘em with you!
I also sell amazing homemade cookies, so if you live in the NY area and want to buy some, email me.
Any questions? Email me at overtimecook at gmail.
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Can’t wait to see your recipes, Miriam. I was recently diagnosed with Diabetes myself, so I really appreciate diabetic-friendly recipes!
Hi Stephanie,
Thanks for stopping by! The basis of my diet is eating foods that are low on the glycemic index, which are great for diabetics. (Of course, I bake loads of sugary foods too but…)
I’m loving your site, so glad you found me. Tried to find you on FB but couldn’t, I want to keep up with with what you’ve got new and my e-mail gets so cluttered. FB seems to be the “thing” for now. And I will be trying your potato knishes, I’m drooling just thinking about it!
Hi Miriam,
Your recipes are written so clearly and the pictures are presented so artisticly. A pleasure to read and follow, and a pleasure to look at!
Thanks,
Anne
All I can say is yummm!!! absolutely beautiful and mouthwatering. thanks so much for sharing all this and good luck.
Wow. This blog is awesome. The recipes look amazing and I cant wait to try some. And I love the descriptions by each recipe- they are so funny and well written. Three points for row one.
-Tzipora T.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this site…cant wait to try out all these heavenly looking recipes!!!!!!
Miriam I’m so happy I this!! I already have a whole plan about which ones I’m gonna try when…. Keep them coming!
Shani (Schwarz) Hojda
Hi,
Your sister Sara introduced me to this site. She says you make the yummiest stuff. Like always, she’s right. Can’t wait to try some…
I’m so excited to have discovered your wonderful blog! I can’t wait to try out some of these delicious recipes. And great pics, btw.
-Sara Hanna
Hi Miriam, I’m glad I found you on twitter. Our cooking and baking sensibilities are similar. I enjoyed reading your blog. Can’t wait to try some recipes. PS- love your blog header. Best, Dana
hey i really want the strawberrys and cream bundt cake recipie my ami magazine got thrown out is their any way you can post it??
See your email!
I’ve nominated you for the Beautiful Blogger Award! Congrats! http://at350degrees.wordpress.com/2012/07/08/beautiful-blogger-award/
Miriam, I really enjoy your posts, recipes and lovely pictures. That’s why I have nominated you for the Reader Appreciation Award. Please follow the link to my blog if you would like to accept. Congratulations on your blogiversary as well!
http://cheekydiva.wordpress.com/2012/08/08/well-ill-be-dipped-reader-appreciation-award/
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How can I find your recipes on the Ami magazine?
Hi Miriam! First of all, I LOVE LOVE your blog and your recipes in AMI. I have a question about the Chanukah Gelt cookies (btw, I am more of a cook than a baker, so I am going to make these cookies and hope not to shame you and myself) Do they freeze well? I want to make them in advance for my family Chanukah party
I love your blog!!!
Great blog, fun to read, tho I find myself very hungry after reading your posts. Hmm, wonder why??
It took me a while but I finally read some of the great recipes you have posted after my attempt in the kitchen to bake Biscotti! Lovely Blog, Miriam!
Hey, Miriam, Congratulations! I’ve nominated your blog for Blog of the Year Award 2012. I hope you will receive your star and participate in this exciting blog award. For details about participation and receiving your badge icon, please see this post: http://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/2012/12/26/blog-of-the-year-award-2012-3rd-star/
WOW!! thats pretty much all I can say… I looked through the site just a tiny bit and I can say I have NEVER seen such a beautiful site!! the way it was set up the pictures and the RECIPES are amazing!! Keep it up please for my sake and my hubs and guest will deffinitley be thanking you pretty soon!!
Congratulations, Miriam! I’ve nominated you for the “Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award.” If you are interested in participating you can access the rules and the badge icon here: http://cantstayoutofthekitchen.com/2013/01/17/sisterhood-of-the-world-bloggers-award/ I hope you will participate! Enjoy, Teresa
hai Miriam… happened to find you accidently..but i`m happy that I found you.. You just have a fabulous blog here…just fell for it…:) beautiful.!!Got a fan too….
Hi, very nice blog! I really love the pictures and the treats also, i couldn’t decide on what to Like and what to leave behind. I’ll be following you with a lot of interest. Good luck with the diet!
cheers.
your recipes look great – but where an i find the nutritional info?
thanks
amanda
Hi Amanda,
Thank you! There are websites where you can put in the ingredients and they will give you the info. Enjoy!
Hi Miriam, like you I’m on a perpetual diet… and it’s so difficult to keep the weight off with a baking blog so I tend to off load all my baking goodies (when possible) on the family too. Great blog
Hi Miriam, just found your blog through a friend who made your spicy baked zucchini sticks and brought them over for Shabbos lunch. They were delicious! Can’t wait to look through the rest of your blog!
Hi Miriam, I just found your site this morning and I love the healthy pumpkin pancakes! Your blog is a lot of fun to read, so thank you for putting who you are out there for the rest of us to enjoy!
made the zucchini sticks..got great reviews..think it’s gonna be the new staple side dish in my house..thanx 4 all ur recipes always!!!!!
hi can I please get the recipe for the zucchini sticks??
They’re in the recipe archives. Check the index.