When my good friend Gina turned thirty, I had to whip up a fabulous creation. She is gluten-intolerant and a hard-core yoga teacher, so s...
Three summers ago I went on an oatmeal-raisin baking binge. I had so many ideas for the perfect cookie, and I had to test them all out. I...
These peanut butter cookies have tons of personality and satisfy all the taste budsmaking it hard to just eat one. When I was growing up...
Meyer lemons do make the best lemon bars, but usually my bootleg supply from my trips to California runs out pretty quickly. Occasionally...
These candied lime slices are simple to make and simply delicious! If you've ever wanted to know how to candy lemons or limes, this easy recipe is for you. This is a fun, rustic way to decorate with lemons. If you plan on eating the peel, however, make sure you use organic fruit, which isnt waxed or sprayed with pesticides.
This is a delightful, not-too-sweet version of Oreos that I love to give as a housewarming present. If I’m feeling particularly kooky, I’...
Add a taste of fall to your dessert table with this recipe for Fall Pear and Ginger Tart! This elegant fall dessert recipe will wow the crowd just keep in mind this recipe might be ideal for anyone with some experience in baking pies and tarts. You'll love the use of ginger in this recipe, and you'll especially love that the tart is topped with homemade vanilla whipped cream. You can serve this decadent dessert for almost any occasion, so keep it mind for Thanksgiving this year. Just don't expect any leftovers!
When my husband and I started dating in our early twenties, we traded off making Valentine’s Day dinner for each other. Sometimes the the...
This recipe marries a little bit of Wisconsin with a little bit of Tokyo via my friend Matthew Congdon, a sweater designer for the Japane...
Ripe Italian plums are one of my favorite fruits to bake with at the end of the summer, especially because they become sweeter and butter...
If you feel you are stuck in a rut when it comes to desserts, then you need to see this recipe for Colombe's Wheat-Free Lavender Apricot Crisp. This dish will be a wonderful addition to your favorite summer recipes and can be served in a dinner party or while relaxing in the backyard. Lavender isn't just for tea sachets or fragrance using fresh lavender in your sweets-cookies, ice creams, pies, and crisps-highlights bold fruit flavors. This is a summertime favorite created by my college friend Colombe Jacobsen-Derstine, an amazing chef who focuses on natural and healthful cooking. We always meet in the city to try out new bakeries and discuss the latest sweets trends in New York City. When apricots are in season, this wonderfully aromatic combination of lavender and apricot really hits the spot!
Clyde loves learning about different parts of the world. I have tried my hardest to give him examples of what kinds of accents there are....
