Even though I went to French pastry school, I tend to think of myself as a rustic baker. Don’t…
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Summer desserts are special. They’re unlike any other season because the fruit is so remarkable. Even if you’re not…
Mud Pie is one of the best summer desserts because there’s no baking involved and it’s the perfect treat…
Summertime is always the time to enjoy fresh berries. Berry season in California is year round, but there’s something…
Summertime, summertime, ahh summertime. It’s all about being outdoors this time of the year, so almost everything you eat…
Well, I spoke too soon yesterday and as it turns out, my blog posted twice to my subscribers. For…
Happy Memorial Day! This is a day for celebration and to reflect upon those who gave their lives for…
Pie is so very pleasing to many people. Maybe it’s the luscious filling of fruit or cream, but mostly,…
If your family is anything like mine, they are crazy for cheesecake. I guess the fascination of cheesecake began…
Blueberries are my favorite berry and I love to pile them high on my yogurt in the morning, or…
Concha are shell-shaped Mexican sweet bread often sold in Hispanic markets, and sometimes available at local taco trucks. These pan…
Happy spring, and what a great day for pie! A rustic tart or pie is called a crostata and…
After pastry school many years ago, I sort of went nuts buying heart-shaped pans and around Valentine’s Day these…
Cool days and evenings lend themselves to sipping hot drinks by the fire, or enjoying while watching your favorite…