Tag: baking

It's strawberry season here in Southern California, and for several weeks now we have been spending a small fortune on the world's best strawberries at the farmer's market, and eating them by the basketful.  …

Rhubarb is a prominent part of my culinary psyche. When I was growing up, my great grandmother had a rhubarb patch in the back of her house, and whenever I would visit we’d cut …

Chai Bars. Spicy. Sweet. Simple. You can find the recipe, together with some thoughts on kitchen organization at www.brooklynlimestone.com, where the lovely Mrs. Limestone has asked me to contribute a guest post. Be sure to …

I am rather more-ish when it comes to cookies. You will probably not find me waxing rhapsodic about the simple charms of a basic, not-too-sweet butter cookie. I want a little more going …

It’s the weekend. Which means, of course, that you have time to relax. Or to spend time with your family, spend time with your friends, clean your house, water your plants, and also cram in …

It's the end of the month which means it's time for the Daring Bakers' Challenge. If you don't know about this group of intrepid, take-no-prisoners bakers, you can find out more at their brand new …

My grandmother, whom I call Memere, has style. In her youth she worked for the government in D.C. during World War II, and dated servicemen and undersecretaries. In her prime she wore …