The Pandemic Palate 3
In the US, the pandemic has reached a new stage called F*** It. In this stage, everyone irresponsibly flocks to …
Tag Archives: baking
Persian Rose-Scented Shortbread
I made this rose and raspberry flavored shortbread from a recipe in the New York Times, a creation of the …
Peachy Keen
Peach cobbler: I will eat the leftovers of this tomorrow for breakfast. That is, unless the Long-Suffering One raids the …
Treats and Cats I Have Known
Having followed a strict régime minceur for three weeks, I am in a sentimental mood, remembering all those toothsome carbohydrates …
Zucchini Bread
If you grow zucchini (green courgette or summer squash), it’s a safe bet that a few will get away from …
Roll With It
I have been consuming mass quantities of bread lately. It all started with Boston Brown Bread in jars, and then …
Brown Bread in a Jar
Zombie post today while I am in San Francisco looking at old books! I am subject to many food cravings. …
What I Ate
Now that the holidays are over, I find myself pondering the things I chose to bake, cook, eat and drink. …
Mon Choux
For me, the humble gougère, or cheese puff, perfectly expresses the genius of French cooking. It’s simple. The choux pastry is made of water, butter, …
Reckless Brownies
Conventional wisdom says that baking requires precision, whereas with cooking you can eyeball it and go by instinct. I am …
