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Lemon Tartelettes

September 7, 2011
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So it seems the summer escaped from me. I had plans. Lots of plans. But somewhere between MIL’s broken femur, a cousin’s big fat Indian wedding, a visiting cousin, an earthquake, and a hurricane it all got lost. (Ok- I’ll admit the earthquake comment was just for drama. Apparently, NYC did have one but I did [...]

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Monday Musings: Kitchen Failures

January 10, 2011
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If you read my last post, you might be wondering what the heck happened to that pie with the beautiful crust.  Truth is, I did make a pie, only it did not turn out the way I imagined. I don’t usually talk about my kitchen failures on my blog. If I don’t think it tasted [...]

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How to Make a Flaky Pie or Tart Crust

January 6, 2011
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Ok. I’m going to warn you right now. This post is going to be a little “sciency”. There’s no way around it though. Getting a flaky crust is not about using the exact measurements in a recipe. It’s all about the process and understanding the way the molecules of your ingredients interact with each other. [...]

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Monday Musings: 2011, The Year of the Pie?

January 3, 2011
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Happy New Year! So it seems that 2011 will be the year of the pie. At least that’s what some food connoisseurs are saying. I thought something was up when I first spotted this Breville Pie Maker last fall (exclusive for Williams Sonoma but no longer available…hmm…) Some predict it will replace the beloved cupcake. [...]

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American Dessert Buffet

July 6, 2010
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Last Sunday we had a few friends over for food, fun, and a great view of the Macy’s fireworks show on the Hudson River. I know it’s past July 4th, but I thought I would post the desserts from my July 4th party anyway. Better late than never right? Here are some patriotic dessert ideas [...]

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