When I first started this blog, I was a little afraid of yeast. I hadn’t had much success with bread baking and I was a little too lazy to deal with kneading and shaping. But over the years, as I have learned more and spent more time in the kitchen, I have largely conquered my fear of fresh baked bread. I even branch out to make specialty loaves, like Butternut … [Read more...] about Fresh Tomato Basil Bread
Peach Brown Butter Cake
I’ve never been very good at making beautifully frosted layer cakes. In fact, I generally avoid them, turning to Bundt and tube pans for simple and attractive cakes. I don’t have the patience required to beautifully frost towering layers, and it never comes out looking quite like I’d imagined. I take a cue from British bakers with a simple, single layer with a lovely gilding of … [Read more...] about Peach Brown Butter Cake
Squash Blossom and Zucchini Ricotta Tart
Squash blossoms get me more excited than just about any other summer produce. They are not always easy to come by, so maybe the scarcity ups the intrigue. I have a vert good source now though at a local farmers market who keeps me supplied, but I still get giddy every time I see them. Sometimes I even overbuy! Just this past weekend, as I waited for my turn to buy some … [Read more...] about Squash Blossom and Zucchini Ricotta Tart
Lemon Cake with Blueberry Ganache
Drama. That’s what this cake is about. A moist, puckering yellow lemon cake bathed in vivid purple, all naturally hued.. It will produce oohs and aahs when served, and is delicious to boot. Lemon and blueberries are a perfect summer pairing, when the berries are perfectly ripe and in season. I love the combination in my Frozen Lemon Bisque with Blueberry Compote for a … [Read more...] about Lemon Cake with Blueberry Ganache
Baked Brie with Blueberry Hazelnut Conserve
Necessity is often the mother of beautiful invention, and this recipe is a perfect example. I had invited a few friends round for patio cocktails, but the weather made it a rather on and off proposition. But the sky cleared and I realized I really needed to have some sort of nibble to go with the drinks, but had not planned anything. I did however have in the fridge a wheel of … [Read more...] about Baked Brie with Blueberry Hazelnut Conserve
