Hello everyone. Are you still there? I know I have been gone too long. I have had some allergy issues and I did not feel comfortable telling you what a wonderful recipe I discovered when it could be that the very thing I was blasting out could be the very thing … [Read more...] about Easy Pear and Almond Tart
Baking
Labneh Tart
Don’t laugh, but I have just discovered Labneh. It has several other spellings like labni, or kefir cheese. But I was not familiar with it. Then while watching a cooking show where the chef was using Lebni/Lebheh she said it is like Greek yogurt but taken one step further; … [Read more...] about Labneh Tart
Almond Ricotta Cake
I made the best cake this week, an Almond Ricotta Cake. I took creative license from another blogger recommended by Chez Bonne Femme. … [Read more...] about Almond Ricotta Cake
Gougères
You might want to practice making these gougères (little cheese puffs) for a little appetizer before your next party. Or you can follow this recipe. … [Read more...] about Gougères
Bread Machine Bread – It’s Whole Wheat
I hesitated to post about this bread. It is almost too simple and it is made in a bread machine. With all the heat, I just did not feel like firing up an oven. The bread machine was my best option if the heat continues. … [Read more...] about Bread Machine Bread – It’s Whole Wheat
Génoise A Party Cake
I have been derailed several times this year; the latest is/was an air conditioner problem. It always seems to take me a couple tries before I get things worked out. Does that happen to you? The repairman came, we thought he had it fixed, but apparently not. He said he would come … [Read more...] about Génoise A Party Cake
Apricot Tart with Mascarpone and Honey Cream
Last season I made an Apricot Tart. I loved it and thought it was wonderful and it is. But, I found a new recipe and I probably will not bother to look for another, because this apricot Tart with Mascarpone and Honey Cream is the best tart I ever ate. … [Read more...] about Apricot Tart with Mascarpone and Honey Cream
Basic Brioche
While watching Herbert Keller cooking show on PBS I went on line to find the show. Then as usual I went down the rabbit hole of recipes and became distracted. I ended up not finding what I was looking for, but I found his basic brioche recipe. … [Read more...] about Basic Brioche
Strawberry Galette
Finally, it’s strawberry season. I don’t think it is a coincidence that peak season for strawberries and Mothers’ Day coincides. I always think strawberries are Mother Nature’s gift to Mothers. I try to indulge as best I can when the season comes around. One way to really indulge … [Read more...] about Strawberry Galette
