I actually feel a little guilty for sharing this recipe with you. Let me step back for a minute. Candy isn’t something I’ve made much on this site. I did, of course, make Florentines – a candy-like cookie, but still technically candy. As I mentioned in the Florentines post, candy can be a little intimidating – sugar… Read More Spicy Brittle
It’s sad to think that we are rapidly approaching the end of summer. Fall happens to be my favorite season, but the idea of putting on sweaters and gloves right now is kind of scaring me. Then again, the frequent monsoon-like rainstorms we’ve been having in New York City the past week or two might… Read More Zucchini Cornbread
In the words of Bon Appetit, “Bow down and pay your respects to the crown jewel of summer.” This is, as I see it, one of the greatest times of year. Why? Because it’s tomato season! I love tomatoes. Growing up, August meant getting the world’s best tomatoes from my grandfather’s vegetable garden. Now, every year… Read More Fresh Tomato Sauce
As you’ve probably noticed at this point (or can quickly figure out if you go to the Recipe Archive), I like to bake. In fact, I like to bake a lot. There is something inherently beautiful about giving life to a sweet confection. But every so often, I meet someone – often a man – who insists… Read More Fresh Fruit Tart
My mother may stage an intervention – so many dessert posts lately! I might as well call it the Making You Fat for Bathing Suit Season streak of dessert posts. And here I am, trying to eat healthy and lose that vacation weight I gained from eating at places like the French Laundry. Well, fear… Read More Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies