Tag Archives: PCC Natural Markets
Coconut Tuiles
At a recent gathering with friends, I mused about the possibility that cooking is mostly about caramelization. Certainly, this is true with baking. The golden crust on a baguette – caramelization. The color of a croissant – caramelization. Any well-baked … 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
Cacao Nib Nougatine
Several years ago when I was a fledgling pastry cook, I worked at The Wauwinet Inn, a small Relais-Chateau hotel on Nantucket Island. The inn, frequented by elite and celebrities who wanted to escape (the Zagats were regular guests), was … Continue reading
Almond Cake with Warm Citrus
If you’ve ever heard me spew my opinions about fruit, you probably know that I’m a bit of a purist. Okay, more than just a bit. I’ll choose fruit over chocolate any day. And because I have that purist bent, … Continue reading
