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Lemon Squares with Herbed Blueberries

As we approach late summer, blueberries are bountiful. While they are just perfect eaten fresh by the handful, if you’re in the mood to dress them up a bit, give this lemon curd tart a whirl. Blueberries tossed in honey … Continue reading

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Frangipane Pear and Ginger Tart

Right about now many of you are probably asking yourselves, “What the heck is frangipane?!” For some reason, this exquisite filling has a pretty low profile in the States. Hailing from either Belgium or France (it’s up for debate), frangipane is essentially a filling derived … Continue reading

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Maple-Pecan Sweet Potato Pie

Note to self: you will receive lots of sweet potatoes if you join a winter vegetable share. Unfortunately, my husband absolutely does not accept this vegetable in a savory dish. No way, no how. And if I’m being perfectly honest, I’m happy … Continue reading

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Yellow Plum Friands

These delicious cakey muffins scream Australian coffeehouse like no other sweet treat I know. I’d wager that most of you here in the United States have never heard of friands but if you’ve ever enjoyed a financier cake in France, … Continue reading

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Apricot Clafoutis

Let me preface this baking recipe by admitting that I am not much of a baker. Savory food is where it’s at for me. I like to toss my ingredients in the pan and see what kind of magic I can … Continue reading

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Strawberry Mint Granita

Enjoying an icy cold popsicle on a hot summer day is undoubtedly one of the great joys of youth. What child of the seventies doesn’t recall fondly the electric kaleidoscope of Fla Vor Ice and Bomb Pops? Alas, we all … Continue reading

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Rhubarb and Ginger Crumble

Poor rhubarb. It seems eternally destined to share a co-starring role with strawberries. But not so this week! I’ve skipped the strawberries and given this tart little lady its very own star turn. This is my take on the classic summer crumble. I … Continue reading

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Lemon Ricotta Cake with Honey Thyme Strawberries

I absolutely love a good strawberry. And for that reason, I can hardly look at a strawberry throughout the winter. They don’t taste even remotely like the fruit I love. So when fresh local strawberries start popping up, you can imagine … Continue reading

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