TWD: All-American Apple Pie

Fall has finally arrived.  The foliage on the deciduous plants in our backyard have turned a deep crimson, the blazing hot and unusual summery weather we got to experience a couple weeks ago is now replaced by brisk, cooler temperatures and al fresco dining gives way to cozy meals in the warmer indoors.

What better way to welcome a beautiful autumnal morning than 

Read more...

TWD: Tarte Fine

When I was planning for our dinner party, I couldn't be more delighted to learn what Leslie of Lethally Delicious had picked for this week's TWD bake. Instead of our usual backyard-BBQ party, I wanted to >/span>

Read more...

It finally puffed!! Puffed Pastry Tarte Tatin

I went for the stars on my first attempt on pâte feuilletée. Instead of the regular pâte feuilletée, I was overly ambitious and attempted the inversée de Pierre Herme! I'm not sure what I was thinking (or drinking) that day! It was a hot day, 80˚F outdoors (I wonder where have all the warm weather days disappeared to lately?!), my beurre sec was not truly "sec" and with

Read more...

Two plus two plus Two

Sunday morning. It's been a long holiday weekend; a weekend overloaded with restaurant meals since we've been out and about the Bay Area. I'm craving for something less complex, something quick, something healthier and strangely, something on the sweet side for b'fast today.

Read more...

Rustic Apple Frangipane Tart

We've gone apple-frenzy these days and

Read more...