The first week of blueberry season I bring home a half flat from the Farmer’s Market and set it on my kitchen counter. Everyone, from neighbors to friends to window cleaners, marvels at the size of the berries, asks for a taste, and before I know it they are gone. […]
Lost and Found When I think of summer desserts one of the first recipes that comes to mind is for Sablé of Berries and Soft Cream, attributed to Jacques Pépin in an article I cut from a magazine many years ago. This recipe is simple and yet sublime. It is […]
I’ve never been a huge fan of warehouse club stores. They do have some great prices but I always seem to spend more on extras I don’t need than I can save on the items I do…
Lavender Flowers make a beautiful addition to simple Meringue Cookies. These small Lavender Meringues add an intriguing taste of summer sweetness to an afternoon break with tea or lemonade.
Have you ever used a rotary egg-beater? For Making Old-Timey Whipped Cream Topping, mixing simple batters or beating egg whites this nostalgic gadget is a pleasure to have on hand.
