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About crust, flan patissier, and other things…
When I was in college, I was fearless about crust. That was back in the days when people didn’t snap a photograph every time you turned around. I was absolutely enamored with Anna Thomas’ cookbooks: The Vegetarian Epicure, and The … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Fun in the kitchen!, Musings
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Beautiful Blueberry Tart
I love fresh fruit tarts, and I think I might just really really love this one. Maybe it is because of the fresh blueberries from our garden. Or maybe it is from the lemony cream cheese layer, or the crisp … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Fun in the kitchen!
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Millie’s Fruit and Oat Cookies
I got this recipe from my friend Clark (also part of “music night”, where I got to try Elisa’s fabulous ginger molasses cookies). It was originally a chocolate chip cookie recipe from NYT Cooking, and when I made it as … Continue reading
Posted in Comfort Food, Cookies, Fun in the kitchen!
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Chewy Molasses Cookies with Fresh Ginger
I never thought molasses cookies would become one of my favorite kinds of cookies, but then there was this time when getting together with friends to play music together, that Elisa brought some very magical cookies. Elisa’s cookies were so … Continue reading
Posted in Comfort Food, Cookies, Desserts, Fun in the kitchen!
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Matthew’s Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies
There are several cookie tins on top of our fridge, and one of them almost always contains these chocolate chip cookies. This recipe is Alton Brown’s “The Chewy”. There was a lot of excitement over this cookie several years ago. … Continue reading
Posted in Comfort Food, Cookies, Desserts, Fun in the kitchen!
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Apple Crumb Pie
I know I make a lot of apple/crusty types of desserts, but I must say that this is my dream pie. I’m a sucker for anything with a crumb topping, and I love a buttery flaky crust, and caramelized apples?? … Continue reading
Posted in Comfort Food, Desserts, Fun in the kitchen!
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Mandelbrot (Almond Bread)
Mandelbrot is a humble cookie, but don’t let it fool you. This cinnamon almond cookie is exquisite. It is similar to biscotti in that it is “twice baked”, and traditionally is made with almonds, but there the similarities end. It … Continue reading
Posted in Comfort Food, Cookies, Dairy-free, Desserts, Fun in the kitchen!
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White Whole Wheat Sourdough Sandwich Bread
The other day, Matthew and I were having fried eggs and toast, and I looked at him and asked if this should be our “forever” sourdough sandwich bread. I’m pretty sure he said yes, but that he knows as soon … Continue reading
Posted in Fun in the kitchen!, Sourdough
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Ricotta Gnocchi
I have to write about these cute little gnocchi because they have become a regular in our dinner rotation, they are easy to make, and they are delicious! In less than an hour, you can make these from scratch and … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Fun in the kitchen!
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Salted Rosemary Olive Oil Buns
Every year we host Thanksgiving… often with up to twenty or more around the table. Of course, last year was completely different, due to the global pandemic we are suffering through, but this year, with all of us being vaccinated, … Continue reading
Posted in Yeasty Things
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and everything nice 