Baking cakes is tough work. Bake them for too long, and they turn out dry. Too little time in the oven? The center is dense and mushy, two words you never want associated with your baked creation. That's what makes this cake stand out from the rest of the pack - with all of the … Continue reading Apple Cake
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If my kitchen was a classroom, pie would be the final exam. The crust requires a level of dexterity and attention to detail far beyond what's needed for most baking recipes, and even the most minor of errors can affect the final result. The pie filling itself is a test of knife skills and ingenuity, and … Continue reading Classic Apple Pie
In DC, it's easy to miss the arrival of fall. September days often reach up to 80 degrees, and it's totally acceptable to wear shorts and flip flops outside the house. Since I can't count on the weather to indicate the changing of seasons, I've come to rely on other context clues. This year, that … Continue reading Free-form Apple Galette