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 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 →
This pumpkin cake with mini chocolate chips is so good I just had to make it again for the second time this week under the guise of recipe testing. What… Read more Pumpkin Cake with Mini Chocolate Chips →
I adore apple pie! It just epitomizes fall in New England. It invokes memories of apple picking, foliage, and crisp Autumn air. Though pie crust can be daunting, I’ve included… Read more Apple Pie →
Sarah Kieffer does it again with these exceptional sugar cookies. Use the best vanilla extract you have and note that these cookies are positively magnificent with the addition of vanilla… Read more Vanilla-Bean Sugar Cookies →
I once read that grandmas are just vintage little girls. That was definitely the case with me and my grandmother who, along with my mom, introduced me to the joy… Read more Autumn TeaTime →
When I was little, my grandmother always sliced apples, mixed them with sugar and cinnamon, and baked them until the apples were tender and the sugar and spice mixture thickened… Read more Betty’s Sugar and Spice Apple Crisp →
Before we dive into the deep-end of pumpkin spice and falling leaves, I thought it might be fun to share a key lime pie-inspired parfait to celebrate the last few… Read more Key Lime Pie-Inspired Parfait →