This citrus tart in a chocolate crust is perfect January brightener. Happy New Year! I just spent two and a half weeks over Christmas in Hong Kong, and I’m excited to write about that trip soon. For now, I’ve been getting over jet lag and settling into the groove of this brand new year, and […]...
Normandy Apple Tart
Dorie Greenspan’s Normandy apple tart makes a perfect canvas for some tart crust creativity. Baking confession: although I love making pies and tarts, I haven’t gotten on the elaborate works-of-art crust decorating trend until now! But with a daughter who loves turning any activity into an art project, I figured what better time to start. […]...
Mango and Lime Frangipane Galette
What I made last week: a mango and lime frangipane galette, a tropical re-imagining of my favorite fall-is-almost-here pastry. The calendar says September but it’s still as sultry as summer, with even a thunderstorm or two. All this humidity is making me feel like I’m still in Panama City (recap coming soon, by the way). Click here to […]...
Italian Cherry Tart and Nonna Box Review
It’s way past Christmas but I still feel like I’m opening presents. Shortly before the end of last year I was gifted a delivery from Nonna Box: a subscription box full of gourmet foodstuffs from Italy. Every month a different area of Italy is featured; in December sweet treats from Marche, a region on the eastern coast […]...