A Life in Baking, Pastry, and Libations.
Pardon my long absence, but I’ve been working on a cornbread recipe that is driving me down a dark and tortuously winding road. The cornbread’s flavor is perfect—barely sweet, corny, and buttery—but the texture leaves much to be desired. The bread is so moist that it’s almost gummy and sours in two days if left... Continue Reading →
Strawberries are one of the most beloved dessert flavors. Think of any happy childhood memory and strawberry will have played a role. Strawberry is also one of the most elusive flavors so it’s no surprise that so much artificial strawberry flavor abounds in most food products: from puddings and breakfast cereal to soda and candy. The slightest... Continue Reading →
I love quiche because it makes for a satisfying but light meal at any time of the day, and can accommodate whatever vegetable is in season or ingredients that are on hand. However, I will rarely buy quiche, not just because of the predictably soggy crust and overcooked weepy filling, but because too many chefs use it as... Continue Reading →
Buttery. Salted. Caramel. 