There’s a reason the French are credited with being the kings of pastry. Macarons, croquembouche, tarts, pithiviers, jalousies, eclairs, mille-feuilles, paris-brest, I haven’t even scratched the surface. Probably the most famous, though? The croissant. Classic plain croissants, almond croissants, ham and cheese croissants, and my personal favorite, pain au chocolat Read more
I think I’ve been unfairly overlooking turnovers for years, because let me tell you: these are delicious. Crispy, flaky, sweet and tangy from the raspberry, with that hard sugar crunch from the sparkling sugar on top. The perfect simple bite. Having them primarily from the grocery store before had to Read more
As a millennial born in 1993, there was a period of time I was made up of approximately 30% Pop Tart. They were absolutely coveted in my house. One of my core memories with my oldest brother is actually yelling at him when I was around 6 and he was Read more
One of my daughter’s favorite things I bake for her are muffins. Blueberry, cranberry, chocolate chip, banana, lemon poppy seed, it really doesn’t matter with this kid. She just loves an easy excuse to eat dessert for breakfast. Who doesn’t though, really? There’s a reason decadent pastries and baked goods Read more
In my humble opinion, peaches are the apple of Spring baking. They’re super versatile and flavorful, perfectly pairing with warm spices like cinnamon and cardamom. Anywhere you would use an apple during the Fall and Winter, a peach works just as well in the Spring and Summer. Pie? Check. Turnovers? Read more
One of my favorite underrated classic combinations is an apple with cheddar cheese. The sweet, juicy apple just pairs perfectly with a sharp, salty cheddar. As part of a charcuterie board, in a grilled cheese, as a quick, healthy snack. Here in New England, you’ll even sometimes see us top Read more
I’m going to be honest, the inspiration for this recipe began with having a surplus of honey roasted peanuts that I needed to use up. There was no emotional tie, as much as I absolutely froth at the mouth for a good honey roasted peanut. And that’s okay! Sometimes, the Read more
There’s nothing quite like a nice flaky, buttery biscuit. Crispy on the outside, soft and steamy on the inside. They can be sweet, savory, enjoyed on their own or part of a bigger dish. Find them at a barbecue, a diner, in a strawberry shortcake, or served at any dinner Read more
The 90’s really were a wild ride for any and all snacks, candy, cereal, and frozen foods. Being born in 1993, I’ve had my fair share of store bought Pop Tarts over the years. As nostalgic as it all feels on an emotional level, I just can’t stomach most of Read more
The French truly have mastered the art of the pastry. Tarts, éclairs, palmiers, pithiviers, mille-feuilles, macarons, madeleines, profiteroles, there are countless ways this culture has managed to combine sugar, butter, and flour in a unique and heavenly manner. I was blessed with a trip to France at the age of Read more