Depending on where you are in the world, it may be late winter, early spring, I suppose even fall if you’re in the other hemisphere. In Israel spring started in February and the weather has been glorious. During the day it hints at how hot it will become, but in the morning and evening it’s cool and slightly crisp. The orange and lemon trees are in full bloom around the neighborhood, and sometimes I’m lucky enough to collect one that has fallen onto the sidewalk. For me citrus is the perfect way to wish a farewell to winter and greet the warmer weather with open arms. Continue reading “A Bit of Lemony Sunshine for Spring”
Tag: Dessert
Spiced Pots de Créme with Candied Bacon and Maple Cream
The inspiration for this pots de créme actually came from the fondue challenge on Food52. I submitted a savory fondue, but couldn’t stop thinking about what I would make for a sweet one. As someone who typically prefers potato chips over chocolate, I knew it would need a salty element to satisfy my salty-sweet tooth. The following week’s challenge was a pudding recipe and, with the encouragement of a fellow Food52 member, I decided on the combo of chocolate, chile and bacon. Continue reading “Spiced Pots de Créme with Candied Bacon and Maple Cream”
Candied Kumquats, Two Ways
My kumquat supply was dwindling, but I still had more than I could eat. Some, I’m sad to say, even began to go bad. I knew I had to take drastic action to preserve the kumquats so I could continue to enjoy them at my lazy place. That’s where candying comes in. Once you’ve come up with all the possible ways to enjoy your kumquats fresh, its time to candy. Continue reading “Candied Kumquats, Two Ways”
The Best Dessert You’ve Never Heard Of
Maybe you have heard of lemon posett, but the first time I encountered it was about a year ago at Huckleberry, an unbearably cute neighborhood cafe in Santa Monica that has some of the best breakfast and pastries on the planet. It’s a completely unassuming dessert served in a ramekin or small bowl, pale yellow in color, and not very exciting to look at. But one swipe of your spoon through this silky, creamy delight is all it takes to realize you’ve come across something special. Continue reading “The Best Dessert You’ve Never Heard Of”
The Simple Pleasures of Chocolate and Raspberries
There’s no denying the allure of chocolate and berries. Really any berries will do, although strawberries and raspberries seem to have the most natural affinity for chocolate, my preference being dark. When the slightly bitter chocolate meets the natural sweetness of berries, some sort of chemical reaction takes place and the whole becomes greater than the sum of its parts. If I had my druthers, chocolate would always be served with fruit. Or salt, but that’s another story. Continue reading “The Simple Pleasures of Chocolate and Raspberries”
A Summer Tart, Just in Time for Winter
Though I arrived at the end of summer (yes, September 26 still constitutes summer in Israel) I didn’t see any fresh berries. Not in the shuq, not in the supermarket, not in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. I resigned myself to having to wait until next summer when I can have fresh farmer’s market berries in New York. But suddenly, strawberries are everywhere. And not just any strawberries – some of the sweetest, freshest strawberries I’ve ever had. Continue reading “A Summer Tart, Just in Time for Winter”
Good Old Fashioned Chocolate Chip Cookies
We’re in full thrust of the holiday season and even though I (thankfully) don’t have Christmas music blaring in every supermarket to remind me, I still feel the annual baking itch approaching. I’ve also been promising Evan I’d make chocolate chip cookies since the day I got here. That was two months ago. Chocolate chip cookies are as good a place to start as any! Continue reading “Good Old Fashioned Chocolate Chip Cookies”