Churning Gelato

Ice cream is something I like to make and eat. Though I periodically indulge in buying it, in my opinion most of it sucks. Badly stored, often it’s with freezer burned. Or the flavors are super sweet and uninteresting. Fast forward a few weeks back, I bought a...

Tart Simple

Baked fruit tarts are a favorite of mine, simple and a snap to bake! Here are some I made this summer. You need a basic tart dough. Fillings can vary, just pick your fruits. Some of my favorite combinations are almond cream with peaches, plums, stone-fruit, and...

Tapioca with Five spice, ginger-roasted peaches and cranberries

To me, tapioca has always sounded like the idea of a great desert – for a a hospital! Or something served by one's grandmother. Comforting but not particularly interesting. Still, having some in the cupboard, and seeing some fabulous seasonal deserts using...