Around this time of the year, like many others, I start to bake holiday cookies. I usually bake some…
Desserts
Making Thanksgiving pies usually happens the day before the holiday, so that there’s enough oven space on Thursday to…
Baklava is a Turkish dessert that is layered with walnuts, pistachios, and sometimes almonds, in a flaky phyllo crust…
Apple crisp is one popular dessert, especially during the fall when apple season is at its peak. That crunchy…
Even though I went to French pastry school, I tend to think of myself as a rustic baker. Don’t…
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,…
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…