Crepes
Crepes. As much a part of French culture as the Eiffel Tower. The wonderful thing about these ultra-thin treats is that you can make them savory, sweet, tangy, zesty, whatever your heart desires…They...
View ArticlePistachio & Almond Financiers
Legend has it that financiers (which literally means, people in finance) were created in 1890 by a French baker to satisfy bankers’ sweet tooth without them sullying their hands and suits. These...
View ArticleBlueberries and Cream Scones
I have just gotten back from a mini-honeymoon (i.e. vacation without the children) on Martha’s Vineyard. Growing up in New York and attending school in Providence should’ve brought me to the island...
View ArticleBaked Yeast Doughnuts
Did you know that there are actually two different types of doughnuts in America? I didn’t and when I found out, I realized why I didn’t like doughnuts. They were always too cakey for me. But then I...
View ArticleHoney & Almond Cigars
After years of buying them already made, I attempted to make my very own crispy, honey cigars. To facilitate my endeavor, I bought a fryer. I’ve been deep-frying way too many things since, but I...
View ArticleThe Best Scones Ever
Let me start by saying that this isn’t my recipe but it is so incredible it deserves to be shared. This is by far the best scone recipe I have ever made. The scones were the perfect texture (flaky,...
View ArticleHoneyed Almond Tart
Hello, everyone! I’m back. Finally… I’ve been so busy with writing and editing my book that it has taken a toll on my baking. I have a whole slew of recipes to add. I’ll begin with this yummy and super...
View ArticleSalted Caramel and Vanilla Eclairs
I rarely make éclairs because I rarely eat éclairs. And the reason I rarely eat them is because I don’t really find them good. The pastry cream is often too sweet and sticky, and the choux...
View ArticleCroissants
I have been attempting (key word, attempting) to make puff pastry for the past three months now. Each time, it has been a huge failure. Either the butter melted out of the pastry while baking or the...
View ArticleMaple Apple Crumble
Crumbles are basically inverted fruit tarts. They are so easy to make and so delicious to eat. Although you can use many different fruits to make them (think peaches, pears, raspberries), the staple...
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