Jam Tart

The most important thing I have to say about this jam tart is that it helped conquer my fear of making  a lattice topped pie.  I make tons of pies in every shape and form but this jam tart is my first attempt at making a lattice top.  Which is surprising since the crust is my favorite part of a…

The Harlem Tea Room’s Scones

There was a time when I would purchase  any magazine whose glossy cover caught my eye.  Food, home improvement , self-improvement, fashion, lifestyle, parenting,  relationship, you name it, if the magazine cover was shiny with topics that appealed to me I bought it.  At the beginning of each month, at the exact time new issues would appear, I’d run to my local book…

Profiteroles with Vanilla Ice Cream and Bourbon Chocolate Sauce

I’ve been pretty busy with the blog lately.  Seeking out recipes that best represent my vision for the blog, and responding to a sudden burst of questions and comments sent to me via e-mail and Facebook and also on the blog.   Thanks to all of you,  last Wednesday I got an all time new high of 74…

gingerbread with sticky molasses walnuts

Before I go on about how delicious this gingerbread is I want you to do one thing for me-remove the image of what is familiar to you about quick breads from your head. Pumpkin bread, zucchini bread, sweet potato bread even muffins.  Because,  you see, this gingerbread does not belong in the quick bread category.  This is a cake…