I have been trying my darnedest to lay off of sugar this new year, and so far I’ve done pretty well. Over the last few weeks I’ve been scheming about how to cut loose come Valentine’s Day. As is typical … Continue reading
Well, ‘tis the season of excess, and these festive cranberry bars are no exception. I’ll be the first to admit that these babies have a ton of sugar, but they also have the redeeming power of antioxidant-rich cranberries. I have … Continue reading
The cooler weather really has me in the mood to bake, and what better item to make on a lazy Saturday afternoon than a coffeecake for tomorrow’s even lazier Sunday. Blackberries are my favorite berry, and I love them paired … Continue reading
The first time I ever had panna cotta, I fell in love. While reminiscent of custard (think crème brûlée), panna cotta is thickened with gelatin rather than eggs, which allows the flavor of the other ingredients to really come through. … Continue reading
The idea for these cherry-chocolate chip cookies came to me during a summer sugar craving. I had a hankering for a sweet with a summery component, but didn’t have any fresh fruit on hand. I did, however, have cookie ingredients … Continue reading
The hardest thing about making creme brulee is telling your parents you want to be a pastry chef. That is not entirely true. The hardest thing is deciding when the creme brulee is done. It can be more than a … Continue reading
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