As farmers anywhere in the world can testify, as the climate changes, so does the health of their crops. For those of us who are
From Desserts in Jars 50 Sweet Treats that Shine by Shaina Olmonson
In 2011 I traveled with my friends to Cinque Terra, “The Five Lands,” all built on hillsides overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Basil is used throughout
A few months ago I read about a Facebook friend’s dessert at a Mediterranean restaurant – Apricots stuffed with pistachios and drizzled with pomegranate molasses. My
Courtesy of Rose Levy Beranbaum, Real Baking With Rose I long resisted the charms of Rose Red Velvet Cake, believing it to be merely a
Whipped Cream Cake Courtesy of Rose Levy Beranbaum, www.realbakingwithrose.com Rose says: This unusual, old-time recipe was sent to me by chef Anthony Stella, a restaurateur
Kaese Sahne Torte An Austrian Cheese and Cream Cake Today I am bringing you a blog from a dear friend, Maria Reisz Springer. Maria is
The first autumn showers arrived today after two days of beautiful, billowy cumulous clouds hanging on the edges of the Santa Cruz mountains and mildly humid
One of my favorite things about travel, actually about life itself, is how every so often, something both unanticipated and delightful pops up when we
Salty and sweet — two all-time favorites — especially when it’s for dessert. And, who doesn’t love the flavor of butterscotch? This is a great
This is the most popular cookie at the new King Arthur Flour bakery. Intensely almond in flavor, I have adapted it slightly by adding vanilla
Cherries are one of life’s very special gifts, at least that’s how I view them. As a child I patiently waited for cherries to arrive
It has been over two weeks since I made jam this summer. I really didn’t want to make jam but I had to. Kind of
Adapted from a Recipe by Sara Moulton Like other sweet veggies, corn and vanilla are a great match. You don’t need much, but the amount
By Alice Medrich (Artisan Books, 2012) Dessert: Who doesn’t love it? Even those of us who have sworn off of sugar or beg-off to hold
Courtesy of Alice Medrich, Sinfully Easy, Delicious Desserts
Courtesy of Alice Medrich, Sinfully Easy Delicious Desserts In this book, Alice offers “Fresh Cherries 3 Ways.” I’m providing you with the recipe for one
This spring I tried very hard to bring together a group of kindred spirits to travel with my colleague Fattah and me to Morocco. Fattah
Even in the heat of summer, I’m passionate about maple!” And perhaps you are too? Imagine how it must have been for the indigenous Americans
