Category Archives: pastry
Croissants
Croissants are one of those elusive pastries that, done well, are truly amazing. And in your home kitchen, an amazing feat. These beauties were made in my home kitchen. The keys to beautiful croissants are the in the dough and … Continue reading
Posted in Bread, General, pastry
Tagged croissant, French pastry, home baking, laminated dough
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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
Posted in Fruit, General, Pie, pastry
Tagged apple orchards, apples, autumn desserts, baking, brandy, currants, desserts, easy desserts, food, fruit crisp, northern spy, pastry, pate sucree, pie, pie crust, pippin, quick desserts, sauteed fruit, streusel, warm desserts, winter desserts
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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
Posted in Cakes, Fruit, General, pastry
Tagged apricots, baking, desserts, food, fruit crisp, galette, pastry, PCC Natural Markets, pears, pie crust, puff pastry
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