For reasons that are likely attributable to the California drought, the first figs appeared so early this year that I missed them entire...

If you’re in the mood for a pastry project involving cake, whipped cream, almonds and fresh peaches, consider this one.  The ingredients ...

When the mood strikes and you want a slice of plain cake, chocolate usually comes to mind.   Loaf cakes often settle this desire quite w...

Summer desserts are often served à la mode and for stone fruit pies, cobblers and crisps, this Cardamom Ice Cream with Almond Crumble ...

Yes, indeed - it’s the time of year to grab your cherry pitter tool, put on your red shirt and pit a pile of cherries.   It’s a bit of a...

Brie is a soft bloomy rind cow's milk cheese named after the Brie region in France.  It’s a beautiful pale color covered in an edibl...