I have been on a lifelong search for the perfect blueberry muffin, testing and retesting dozens upon dozens of recipes. I can now state with certainty that I have at… Read more The Best Blueberry Muffins with Cinnamon and Orange Zest →
First things first… what is Bostock? Bostock dates back to 1930s France, where a genius patisserie combined day-old brioche or challah, sweet almond frangipane, fruit, and a generous dusting of… Read more Raspberry, Almond and Nectarine Bostock →
I first heard of tisanes from my favorite fictional detective Hercule Poirot who made use of the herbal infusions to stimulate the ‘little grey cells.’ While true tea comes from… Read more A Note on Tisane →
This Spring Fruit Tart may just be the prettiest thing that I’ve ever made. It’s beautiful in its simplicity as it highlights seasonal fruit, including sweet berries and tropical kiwi,… Read more Spring Fruit Tart →
For a traditional Irish Tea befitting St. Patrick’s Day, I decorate my kitchen table with my green and white fine china. I also found several cake stands in various shades… Read more A Traditional Irish Tea: An Array of Tea Sandwiches, Potato Leek Soup, and Irish Soda Bread →
I first tried making Irish Soda Bread during a year-long course studying the Irish Gaelic language. In an attempt to capture the full Irish cultural experience, I baked up Ina… Read more Irish Soda Bread →
Remember that lovely little Chocolate, Pear, and Walnut Tart I shared from Molly Wilkinson’s French Pastry Made Simple last month. Well, I thought it was such a wonderful base recipe that I… Read more Little Chocolate Heart Tarts →
I recently purchased Molly Wilkinson’s cookbook French Pastry Made Simple which contains beautifully photographed French-inspired desserts which are accompanied with step-by-step instructions making French baking less intimidating to home bakers. I was… Read more Chocolate, Walnut, and Pear Tart →
Three Peas in A Pod 