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desserts

Les Petits Mitrons, Montmartre, Paris

Written by Maggie Battista
I attended my first Paris party last week, and arrived with this apple and rhubarb tart from Les Petits Mitrons. (More on that Paris party in another post soon.) I was so enraptured by the crunchy crust, glazed apples and tender rhubarb that I fell in love on the spot. I carefully

Homemade Donuts from The Coffee Shop

Written by Heather Atwood
You may know Rockport, Massachusetts for its little red shack at the end of the pier, its picturesque harbor crowded with fishing boats, but do you know about its donuts?
The best, the absolute best, homemade donuts come from a sliver of a place on Rockport’s Main St., just across from the Congregational

Lemon Rosemary Shortbread

Written by Jessica Merrill
If you’re at all like me, you probably get a craving for a little something in the late afternoon, just a treat to see you through to the end of the day – and to dinner of course! I usually try to restrain myself to a cup of tea, but oh that

Nigella’s Chocolate Stack

I’ve never really considered myself a baker. Some people cook. Some people bake. I don’t really bake.
I truly, simply love the limitless flavor combinations that cooking permits. Add a little of this or a little of that and viola, something gorgeous takes shape instantly. Baking simply isn’t that forgiving. And neither is a creme patissiere,

Pear Pineapple Ginger Jam

I rarely buy jam nowadays. I am so impressed with what a little low heat, sugar and fruit can turn into in a matter of an hour or two. I made this jam with a pile of pears from my local farm. The vanilla extract was homemade. The ginger, pineapple and lemons came to my

Boldfacers Pop-up Store

Each month, Boldfacers, an online magazine that profiles up and coming Bostonians, launches a pop-up store to showcase local talent according to a chosen theme. This Sunday December 12th, “Chocolate: The Odyssey Pop-up” will be open for tasting and shopping, featuring some very luxe chocolate delights by some very luxe chefs and candy makers. Sunday’s

Graham Cracker Toffee

A fabulously crafty friend shared this recipe with me last year and, after a few adjustments, it’s now my go-to toffee recipe. It’s ridiculously easy and ridiculously loaded with butter, both in a good way. I submitted the original recipe to this Bon Appetit contest last week. I’d be so pleased if you wanted to

Dulcinea

I am in love with food businesses that come to life because of an appreciation of the simple life and a respect for culinary traditions. As a home cook and supporter of all things “boutique,” I totally understand that need to bow to how food was made and shared decades ago. Emma Bowen started Dulcinea

Bittman’s Pan-Baked Lemon Almond Tart

I’m not quite sure about this egg-based tart. I love Mark Bittman; anything he makes is gold to me. But I’m still contemplating this Pan-Baked Lemon Almond Tart. I thought I’d get over it, but a day later, I’m still contemplating.
Bittman’s recipe is very, very easy. Just beat it all together and pour into a