During my school days, which now seem like an eternity ago, the end of August was definitively the end of summer. I still get a tinge of anxiety walking into a grocery store this time of year and seeing the “Back to School” section. I have a split second of unadulterated dread before I remember, […]
I like the process of pie. You don’t just decide to whip one up with an extra half hour like a batch of cookies. Pies are more deliberate than that. They can be finicky and a bit technical but also equally rewarding; I still do a little happy dance every time I make a really […]
Today’s post is less recipe and more story so if you’re not into my ramblings come back next week for more recipe, less story. It all started with this idea for a raspberry tart. Simple. Classic. Except nobody wants to see someone (me) make something so staple. There was no twist, nothing added to make […]
This tart got easter dessert status this year so you know it’s good. Easter is my second (maybe third) favorite holiday. There is something ritualistic and primal about it, being celebrated in some way in almost every culture the world over. That’s gotta mean something, right? Another reason that I love this vernal holiday is […]
