Zucchini is in full bloom currently in the Garden State. I love to showcase this amazing veg in this super fabulous Zucchini and Goat Cheese Tart by Ina Garten. This dough comes together so easily, and even if you are a novice at pie baking, I urge you to give […]
A weird thing has occurred: I’ve lost my sweet tooth. Oh, the irony. A baker who eats one bite of dessert. It’s true, dear readers. As I’ve grown up, my desire for sugar has diminished. Good for the waist line, and even better for my friends and family who get […]
I love to rock out a tomato pie or tart when I have the free time during the summer. Ideally, this takes place when Jersey tomatoes are out in full force. This is Anna’s Tomato Tart. It is a Barefoot Contessa special, for sure. This recipe is lengthy. Please read […]
Biscotti are twice-baked cookies that will totally rock your world. I use Giada DeLaurentiis’ recipe, which features chocolate chips and anise seed. If you are using whole anise seed, be sure to grind it in a spice grinder or using a mortal and pestle. Ground anise is easily found in […]
A day at home with no plans is blissful for me. Now I can get up and go with the best of them, but seriously you can put me on house arrest for a good two weeks and I will be just fine. As long as I can cook, bake, […]
