Inspiration: I wanted to do a dessert that reminded me of fall while avoiding the now-ubiquitous flavor of pumpkin pie spice. Elements: pumpkin cake, mascarpone-pear cream, poached pears, cranberry gel, brown butter gelato, honey sesame tuile Concept: I started with a pumpkin cake that is flavored with olive oil, lemon zest, and cinnamon. The flavor... Continue Reading →