Category Archives: Fruit
Junior’s Oatmeal
The summer I spent working on Nantucket Island was both idyllic and challenging. I was a pastry cook on my externship from the Culinary Institute of America (Hyde Park, New York) and working at Topper’s Restaurant at The Wauwinet Inn. … Continue reading
Holiday (Stollen) Biscotti
It’s the first week of December and I am well into my holiday baking. This can be a challenge because it’s also a popular time for classes. I’ve been teaching regularly and this week I’ll teach five classes. I’ve been … Continue reading
Brandied Apples with Ginger Streusel
A simple apple tart. A crisp ginger crust. A perfect dessert for the holidays and throughout the winter. Think of fruit desserts as mostly about the fruit and just a little about the seasoning (here cinnamon and ginger). The brandy … Continue reading
Puff Pastry and a Galette
You can’t just be a cook these days. You need to be a writer, a photographer and a public relations guru. I’m learning to do all three of these things. And that’s why I didn’t make the puff pastry you … Continue reading
