Tag: baking

Strawberry Shortcake

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.  …

Easy Rhubarb Crumble with Almonds

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 in Brooklyn

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 …

Tea and Cookies — Earl Grey Cheesecake

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 …

Nearly a Century Carrot Cake

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 …
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