One of my favorite things about fall and winter is apple season. I love any dessert with apples, whether it’s apple pie, apple fritters, apple crumble, baked apples… you get the idea. I simply can’t get enough of it. Yesterday, I was working on a recipe for deep-fried pumpkin pie bites. I had never made … More Apple Hand Pies
On November 13, I posted a photo on Instagram with the caption “It’s a great day for making baguettes.” This was before I found out about the attacks in Paris. When I heard the news, I was devastated and concerned about my Parisian friends, and I also felt a little bit awkward about my earlier post. I spent most of … More Homemade Baguettes
For as long as I can remember, my mom has made carrot cake almost every Christmas. This version is slightly adapted from her original recipe, which she found in a magazine in the early 90s. I’d love to provide you with a link to the original, but neither of us could remember where she got it from. She’d always … More Mini Carrot Cakes with Lemon Icing
Sometimes it’s not so easy to finish and publish a recipe exactly as planned. On the one hand, I don’t have quite as much time as I would like to work on this blog, and on the other hand, I’m easily distracted by shiny objects. In this case, the shiny object was a serious craving for brownies. … More No-Fuss Brownies
This recipe was a request from my wonderful friend Anna – and it just so happens that it’s her birthday today. When Anna came to visit early last year, we spent quite a bit of time exploring San Francisco together. We would look up a nice cafe/restaurant/store in a neighborhood to have at least one place … More Pear Tart with Hazelnut Frangipane
I love scones! They are one of my favorite breakfast pastries, second only to perfect buttery croissants. A good scone should be buttery and most of all fluffy and moist on the inside. Unfortunately, there are a LOT of dry scones out there. If you are thinking “Pffff, scones…”, because you have had the misfortune … More Pear Scones with Spice Crumbles
Really good pretzel buns can be hard to find, at least when you live in the States. They are not exactly a staple in every bakery, which is surprising, because I firmly believe that they make the best burger buns ever. When I first decided to try making my own pretzel buns, I did a … More Homemade Pretzel Buns
Monday mornings are not exactly my favorite, but a good breakfast in bed can make any day better. I hadn’t planned on making anything special this morning, much less working on a new recipe, but there is never a bad time for comfort food, so here goes… Pancakes can be an amazing all-time favorite breakfast … More Banana Pancakes
Fall is almost here and I can’t wait to indulge in apples, pumpkins, hearty stews and soups, and all the treats the holidays have to offer. But for now, I choose to live in a magical dreamland of everlasting summer with an inexhaustible supply of fresh berries. When I went to our local farmers’ market last weekend, … More Summer Berry Galette with Almond Sour Cream
These lemon cookies were inspired by the lemon sugar and preserved lemon peels I posted about here. I wanted to create a cookie that is both chewy and sweet, but also has a tangy, lemony kick. And boy-oh-boy, they came out just right – I can’t wait to share them with you. To me, the … More Zesty Lemon Cookies
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