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What I’m Making from My garden harvest
It’s certainly been an interesting year in my garden. I’ll share with you some of the fruits, vegetables, & herbs I’ve planted in my Pacific Northwest garden, and a few recipes I’ve either tried (or plan to try!) with my harvest.
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Book Review: ‘Pieometry’
by Lauren Ko
In 2020, Lauren Ko released Pieometry: Modern Tart Art and Pie Design for the Eye and the Palate, which was a collection of just some of her geometric, aesthetically pleasing and flavorful pies and tarts she’s created. Her recipes are easy to read and follow, with lots of clear photos and guidance to help you along the way, too!
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Mom’s Crab Sauce
A rich, sweet, Italian-American blue crab sauce that will knock your socks off, guaranteed.
I am feeling nostalgic this holiday, and after years of putting it off, I’m finally making my mom’s sweet, delicious blue crab sauce for Christmas Eve. Originally from a newspaper clipping from years ago, my family adapted the recipe and it's been filling tummies and bowls ever since.
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Lately, I’ve found myself pushing against the boundaries of my comfort zone a lot. I’ve been very interested in the use of seasonal ingredients; however, with winter incoming, it can be tricky. Persimmons are here to save the day with beautiful colors, and many varieties to give you the perfect balance of flavor, texture, and moisture for any dish.
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Book Review: Dessert Person by Claire Saffitz
Despite all of the turnover and departures from BA & CNE, Claire graced us with a cookbook - Dessert Person: Recipes and Guidance for Baking with Confidence. Dessert Person delivers on the promise it claims - providing guidance for confident baking. After reading through and baking three recipes, I share my thoughts into Claire Saffitz's very first cookbook, released at the end of October of 2020.
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