Tag: food
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Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sauce
I can’t really recommend something with this much butter in it. Or parmesan, for that matter. It’s pretty indulgent, to say the least. But I will recommend it. Because fall is here, and fall requires a hearty serving or two of comfort food. And ravioli, when filled with sweet, creamy butternut squash and nutmeg and then…
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Unwritten
Every once in a while, I take a break from photographing and documenting every step of a recipe and simply make whatever I’m in the mood of (sans photos), whether it’s a twist on a classic dish, a variation of a popular recipe, or a compilation of a few things I think would taste good…
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Strawberry Tart
Strawberries are at their prime in Spring and Summer and since they’re my favorite berry, I love buying them in abundance and using them in myriads of ways. I’ve filled them with ganache, crowded them into a cake, and layered them neatly in between clouds of whipped cream and shortcake, but up until recently, I’d…
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Time For Dessert
One of the many perks of being in this city is that everywhere you turn, there’s bound to be some sort of bakery, cafe, or ice cream parlor. In the month I’ve been here, I’ve tasted some delicious desserts, and there’s barely a day that goes by that I haven’t tried something new. In fact, it’s…
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A Summer Anthology
Summer. I can already feel it gaining momentum, turning from one or two hot afternoons into two months of freedom, and the time to pursue long projects and crazy experiences. Everything about summer represents liberty; the clothes, the food, the colors, and the weather. Those late summer afternoons laying in the sand for hours with the…
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Peach Crostata with Blueberry Sauce
I’m not exaggerating when I say that I’m obsessed with this crostata. I’ve made it three times in less than a month. The first time, I made it using pate sucre (sweet tart dough), berries, and rock sugar. However, I felt that the second time around, the crostata could use a flakier, less sweet base…
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Strawberry Picnic Cake
If ever there was an ideal cake to bring along on a picnic, this one would be it. It’s bursting with fragrant and juicy strawberries that turn a classic vanilla cake into a fruity, subtly sweet mess. It’s not one of those cakes that require lots of prep work, or even a significantly long list…
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Spring Fete
After much planning, we finally hosted our first (hopefully annual!) Spring Fete. A brunch of sorts, we planned on combining good food, delightful weather, and fun conversation with a few friends. It came out just as we hoped. We had a great afternoon just spending quality time with friends and enjoying the atmosphere, and we…
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