Here in New York's Hudson River Valley (and maybe in your neck o' the woods, too), ramps are in season. To … [Read more...]
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Brioche!
I love this Brioche so much that I ate an entire loaf of it the other night. Can you blame me? It's a buttery, eggy, rich and delicious bread that's perfectly suited … [Read more...]
Baking 101: Pâte Brisée Pie Crust
Pâte brisée is the only crust I trust for pies, tarts, and galettes. It's tender, flaky, and meltingly-delicious. It's … [Read more...]
Three Halloween Snacks and a Spooky Beverage
I love to cook before live audiences. So when the Kinderhook Garden Club asked me to demonstrate some "spooktacular" snacks for their monthly meeting at the McNary Center yesterday, how could I refuse? I made Spider Bites, Halloweenies, Autumn Corn Muffins, and … [Read more...]
A Fun Way to Serve Vodka
CAN YOU JOIN ME FOR COCKTAILS TODAY? Good. Because I'm serving vodka that I've encased in a frozen block of flowers and twigs. This isn't … [Read more...]
The Crust I Trust
TO ME, A PIE IS ONLY AS GOOD AS ITS CRUST. And the tenderest, flakiest, buttery-est crust in the world is surely Pate Brisee Fine - the traditional French pastry dough for pies, … [Read more...]