Last updated on October 2nd, 2021 at 06:49 amShaker lemon pie is a strange and bitter confection that isn’t meant for everyone. I’ve taken a few liberties with the original idea and made it my new favorite dessert. Shaker lemon pie. It’s a weird one—and it’s not for everyone. Shaker lemon pie is, basically, a…
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Maple-Walnut Pie
Last updated on December 1st, 2020 at 10:20 am Maple-Walnut Pie is similar to the classic pecan pie but this recipe captures the flavor of maple syrup without the shocking sweetness of the holiday favorite. There’s something magical about a pie contest. Some of the most humble, least competitive people get mixed up in the…
South Carolina Coconut Cupcakes
Last updated on December 1st, 2020 at 12:26 pmThe original recipe for Ultimate Coconut Cake from Charleston’s Peninsula Grill. is made up of 12 layers of cake between sheaths of custard; this coconut cupcake recipe takes all of the same elements and shrinks them down to single servings. South Carolina is full of surprises, not…
Sunbutter Buckeye Candy
Last updated on December 3rd, 2020 at 11:04 am Sunbutter Buckeye candy is a nut-free version of the traditional candy revered by Ohioans and those who don the Scarlett and Gray every fall. If you don’t know what a buckeye candy is (or buckeyes, for that matter, you’re probably not from Ohio. Buckeye trees are…
Peach Galette
Last updated on December 3rd, 2020 at 11:41 am The peach galette is a free-form pie. It takes all the usual elements of a regular pie to create a rustic pastry that celebrates the Peach State’s finest asset. I’ve been thinking about working my way through all of the state desserts—you know, with my own…
Maple Rhubarb Tarts
Last updated on November 29th, 2020 at 11:53 amOne of the things I love about food is that it has the power to take us to times and places that might otherwise be forgotten. It’s an all-sensory experience. You see its shapes and shades, feel its textures, hear its crunch and sizzle, smell the warm…
Marathon Brownies
There aren’t many ways to elevate a brownie; it’s a nearly perfect confection as it is. It’s portable, easy to make and a little too easy on the palate. You can’t make it more delicious or more chocolatey… but you can make it healthier. I’ve experienced many iterations of the brownie and the healthy brownie…
Nutella Recipes That Will Blow Your Mind
Last updated on December 5th, 2020 at 07:02 pmFrom brownies to peanut butter cookies these Nutella recipes turn dessert into an event. I love to kid myself into thinking that Nutella is a nut spread when clearly it is not. I’m pretty sure it was invented just so people would have an excuse to keep…
Meyer Lemon Buttermilk Cake
Here’s another great thing about living in California: Coworkers who have an overabundance of fruit from their Meyer lemon trees bring the excess to the office to get rid of them. And when work hands me Meyer lemons, I make Meyer lemon cake. BUT… if you don’t know what a Meyer lemon is, you’re not…
Making Sense of Leftovers: Pumpkin Banana Cupcakes with Caramel Ginger Frosting
There are so many things to love about living in San Francisco: Sunny days, chilly nights, a walk uphill to the grocery store counts as a workout, burritos… But, I have to say, the one requisite item for living in California that brings me pure joy is my compost bucket. I love reducing, reusing and…