In June, thoughts for me turn to the long-awaited array of beautiful stone fruits that are coming into market. It is also a month that I think a lot about my Mom whose 94th birthday will be on June 22nd and how she would have been in her own kitchen baking up a storm of peach pies and cherry pies and cakes. Today, I have in my thoughts, a friend of mine, with whom I share many sentiments and passions, among them a love of nature and baking. … [Read more...]
Recipe In Three Pieces – The Fresh Apricot Tart with French Almond Cream and Almond Crust
luscious organic apricots from California courtesy Frog Hollow Farm and Eataly Today's post is a follow up to yesterday's - where I was waxing poetic about the virtues of fresh apricots…….. Sometimes a dessert has to come together in distinct recipe pieces. You're in experimental mode and you're working on instinct. You pick what your palate calls you to. While the combination of apricots and frangipane (French Almond Cream) is not … [Read more...]
Quest for the Perfect Apricot – Worth Its Weight in Gold
photo courtesy freshplaza.com and Stemlitz photo courtesy Frog Hollow Farm Today I guess I won't be working or wandering in the gardens outside, near or far. It's raining here. For now, it seems like a good day for wandering elsewhere - into the world of the apricot. We are sailing right along into the wonderful world of the stone fruit season right about now - well sort of. The first cherries have arrived here on the east coast … [Read more...]
And, On the Seventh Day of Rain, God Made Rainy-Day Blues Muffins
need something to soothe your soul? Is there anything to do today but play with textures? Ok, so you know, I'm desperate. Today is the seventh day of no sunshine, constant gloom, drizzle and rain. I'm worried that all of my patiently-waiting plants covered with buds are going to grow moldy, wilt and keel-over. My hands, heart and soul are waiting, trowel in hand to get outside and dig and plant. To add further insult to injury, it's … [Read more...]
Rain, Rain Go Away – We’ll Have to Make a Baking Day! – Pear and Blueberry Loaf with Hazelnuts
today is a day for wafting aromas "On days when you can't indulge certain senses, you must indulge the others." So says I. Hmmm - that's my motto for today. I really can't believe it's May already! All I can say is thank goodness I spent two whole days at NYBG again last week - Friday and Saturday. Saturday was especially stellar with the sun breaking out just as I arrived. what more can you ask for? everyday like this? no harm … [Read more...]
Emergency Kit: Flourless Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Swirl
Everyone needs a back-pocket recipe for when an unexpected guest pops in for dinner. Next time, you're caught unprepared and can't run to the store, give this a try. I bet you have all the ingredients in the house and this can be done in about 45 minutes. If you don't have raspberry jam, use another flavor - i.e.orange, red currant will work. FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH RASPBERRY SWIRL - adapted from Epicurious.com 4 oz … [Read more...]
Say It With Flowers – Fresh Mango Loaf Cake with Pistachios and Rose Petals
organic rose petals It seems like a loaf cake kind of week and I'm off today to visit with my dear friend who has breast cancer. In times of need, I need to bake. It isn't often when one can combine their passions into one single endeavor. Sometimes it's challenging to do so. On my page, it'd be flowers, baking and travel. In the mornings I like to step out the door early on, usually before dawn with the dog, to deeply inhale the … [Read more...]
It May Be Cold Outside But, It’s Springtime in My Kitchen! – The Blood Orange-Lavender Loaf Cake with Coconut
Edible Flowers - Violas Today it's back to Winter Weather! Grrrr! My ranunculus are taking a hit and I'm discouraged about them. I just paid a visit to Somerset Feed and Grain and the man there informed me it's going down to 18F tonight. Jeez! I thought we were done with this. Even with my puffy coat today it was cold walking the dog. Oh well - I had an idea from yesterday that I had to distract me from the cold outside. On the way … [Read more...]
Farewell to March – Earl Grey Tea Loaf with Banana, Pecan and Pear
Today is the last day of March. I'm ready to say goodbye even though we've had quite a treat weather-wise for late Winter and early Spring. I really can't complain. But, as I see my flowers popping up and am eyeing the new growth on my roses (and begging the landscapers to help prevent the japanese beetles this year) I am all ready for April. …...the daffodils sway gently round and call the tulips from the ground (from one of my … [Read more...]
Thoughts On Mad Men, On Remembering Patty Duke and My Simple Strawberry Muffins
bringing back good memories (photo archives The Patty Duke Show) I admit I'm prone to certain avenues of nostalgia. They are like following the lines on the palm of my hand. Since yesterday I've gotten to thinking about the tv shows and movies I watched when I was a kid. Yes, as my kids remind me constantly, that WAS in the last century! Not only that, it was in the last millennium - oh my gosh. Well yes, that says a lot about me and … [Read more...]
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