The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (and a Chocolate Caramel Tart)
In a couple of days it will be my birthday. It’s never a big to-do. About 1 out of every 365 people share this day with me, right? That’s almost 20 million of us, so the day is not exactly mine....
View ArticleKey Lime Blueberry Ginger Tart (and a Giveaway!)
Whew! The name is a mouthful but it belies how truly easy this tart was to make. I spent the early part of the last weekend preparing for a much-anticipated dinner with a couple of blogger friends...
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Strawberry-Frangipane Tart
As early/mid April to late June is the peak harvest time for strawberries here in northern California, the fruits–which are actually a member of the rose family–abound. Strawberries belong to the...
View ArticleFresh Fig Galette
This is the fig galette that I had planned to serve to friends recently. But time being scarce that day, I made these stuffed figs instead, a tasty answer to my call for a shortcut dessert. Not...
View ArticlePastéis de Nata
Thoughts of my visit to Portugal a few years ago always evoke warm feelings for the relaxed, friendly atmosphere of Lisbon, azure skies and equally blue waters of the Algarve coastline. Also vivid in...
View ArticleApple-Banana Tart
The title of this post should read Rustic Apple-Banana Tart. The first word is my catchall term for all my less-than-photogenic baked goods. My favorite sweet pastry crust never fails me; in fact,...
View ArticleBanana Caramel Tart
This week’s post was not meant to be another dessert. I had my heart set on grilling some pineapple slices for a salad I’ve been inspired to make but my plans were foiled. I’m off my...
View ArticleFresh Blueberry Mini Tarts
Today was supposed to be a Silent Sunday post but I was too giddy with excitement about sharing this recipe to let it wait another day. Besides, I plan to publish the first installment of my Local...
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Europe 2012, Part 1: French Riviera (and an Apple-Chocolate Tart)
St. Jean Cap Ferrat was located on the other side of the peninsula, just another French Riviera town listed on the map when my husband and I decided to make Villefranche Sur Mer our base during a...
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Asparagus Potato Puff Pastry Tart
Savory tarts are perfect for spring and so easy with frozen puff pastry . Create your own tart by using your favorite spring vegetables. The post Asparagus Potato Puff Pastry Tart first appeared on...
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