This season’s peaches – yellow and white – are some of the best ever. It must be that the combination of just enough rain and warm hot weather is perfect for a yield of the sweetest and juiciest fruit in many years. I think it’s working as well for the tomatoes that promise to be superb as [...]
Archive for the 'Pastries' Category
June 26 2010
Crostatas To Order
If you’re like us, you have quite a variety of fruit on hand in the refrigerator. This is a great way to use some of it up and give everyone a sweet little something in their favorite flavor flavour. These could not be any easier. And if pie crust scares the bejeezus out of you, [...]
March 30 2010
Raspberry Almond Jalousie Tart
You’ll see these in just about any patisserie in France. The flaky pastry with a peek of fruit is impressive. Over there, the pâte feuilletée is undoubtedly the real thing. At my house, puff pastry is out of the freezer and I have nothing to be ashamed of. And you need not apologize either. This is [...]
February 9 2010
Chocolate Profiteroles with Coffee Ice Cream and Hot Fudge Sauce
Photo: Gourmet This recipe is a gift from my friend Amy Mastrangelo. Amy, for years, was an editor at Gourmet magazine. She developed the recipe nearly twenty years ago; it was the cover feature for the January, 1993 edition. Last week she served, we swooned, we devoured. This is an authentic chocolate fix. Chocolate puff, [...]
