Clafouti is clafouti. It’s not a cake, though it’s made from a batter. It’s not a custard, though it’s a bit creamy. It’s not a soufflé, though it puffs up during baking. It is what it is. And when it’s good it’s delicious.
Continue readingClafouti aux Cerises (Cherry Clafouti)
June 24th, 2009 § 8 comments § permalink
Oatmeal-Zucchini Sandwich Cookies
June 19th, 2009 § 3 comments § permalink
I put cream cheese frosting in the same category as basil pesto, Bordier butter and aïoli, and that category is called You Could Spread This On Anything And I Would Eat It.
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June 16th, 2009 § 8 comments § permalink
I am currently playing a little game with my cookbooks that I like to call Ship, Store, or Pitch.
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June 9th, 2009 § 3 comments § permalink
There is a lot on my plate at the moment, and I wish I meant that literally, since last night’s dinner seems to have gotten lost somewhere between French class, phone calls, and packing.
Continue readingLa Bague de Kenza
June 5th, 2009 § 4 comments § permalink
Forget macaroons and truffles for a moment, forget the millefeuilles and éclairs. La Bague de Kenza is a Parisian patisserie of a different kind. It’s Algerian.
Continue readingStrawberry-Rhubarb Crumble
June 1st, 2009 § 4 comments § permalink
The best thing about old friends is how easy it is to step right back into the old roles, to immediately know how to be with each other.
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