Rhubarb-blueberry pie
I always have a bit of an internal conflict about baking with peak-season fruit. It’s so delicious just on its own, fresh and flavorful….
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Rhubarb and custard crisp
I’m back! My trip got extended by a more or less spontaneous trip to Munich (to see my favorite team win the Champions’ League!), and…
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Happy Paskha!
It is Orthodox Easter today – a week behind this year because of the different calendar – and there are treats galore. Chocolate is not…
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Lemon, honey, and yogurt cake
Lemons are the ingredient of the month! I love their freshness and the brightness of flavor that they impart on any dish, big or small….
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Russian-style gingerbread
Seems like everyone is making gingerbread this weekend, and who can believe it, it is a week before Christmas already! Completely snuck up on me,…
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Gruyere and apple pies
These are the sweetest and cutest pies to make for holiday parties. Shaped a bit like dumplings, they are filled with spiced apple filling which…
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Cornbread with caramelized onions
‘Tis the season for comfort food. (By the way, someone told me today that Vosges chocolate-covered salty marshmallows were classified as comfort food in their…
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Sweet potato and ginger bread
Cozy, cool weather this weekend, which means it is high time to bake something seasonal. Something with a satisfying crunch, but also warm and soft…
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A perfect muffin
Sure, it’s a little labor intensive, but isn’t that worth it for the perfect morning bite of a savory and sweet muffin? (Inspired by the…
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Peanut butter and apple pie
While in the car earlier this week, I wondered: what if you were to make a peanut butter and apple pie? Two things I like…
