Can I go on a rant for a moment? I have some issues with current dessert trends that I need to get off my chest. Outrageous desserts have never appealed much to me but when I recently noticed recipes popping up for something called ‘slutty brownies’ it pushed me over the edge. There are several variations for slutty
All Butter Pie Crust – Part 1: Mixing the Dough
My absolute favorite thing to bake is pie crust. I’ve always had a love for pie, but making pie dough did not come easily for me. I can remember several Thanksgiving and Christmas pie baking attempts that resulted in burnt edges, crusts slumped and shrunk in the pan, a broken food processor, a major burn on my
Scottish Blueberry Lemon Buttermilk Scones
While my family doesn’t have any true Easter traditions, we always try to go out for an indulgent breakfast or brunch. I’m a sucker for a grand buffet at a nice hotel, and many years we’ve been out of town and able to enjoy some wonderful Easter brunches. Two of the most memorable were at the Ritz
Brown Sugar Buttermilk Pie
I helped cater a special high-end lunch earlier this week. I’m talking stone crabs from the Florida Keys, black truffles flown in from France, and 60 day dry-aged strip steaks. I spent most of my morning making the roasted beet carpaccio course with the help of Tim, my lovely assistant (or maybe I was his
Buttermilk Banana Bread
Earlier this week, I finished reading Blood, Bones & Butter by Gabrielle Hamilton. It’s often regarded as one of the best chef memoirs, and up until last week, I was certain I had already read it. I had an image in my head of myself laying on the beach in the Outerbanks in North Carolina reading
Tips for Better Baking – Week Four
Every day in January I am sharing my best Tips for Better Baking. These are tips that have made my kitchen life easier and helped me become a better baker. Follow along on Facebook or check back here each Sunday for a roundup of the week’s tips. If you’re just joining us, be sure to