Delicious! Last year, I was exploring the cuisine of the South with my students and first learned of the Charleston, South Carolina tradition – Benne Wafers. I got in touch with my dear friend S...Read More
When I was younger, I remember having the most awesome Sweet Potato Pie at my Great Aunt Jean’s house for Thanksgiving Dinner. It was so good. I have tried to recreate that memory with this pie....Read More
This is a great recipe for any holiday. At Thanksgiving I needed a quick recipe that would feed a crowd of hungry high schoolers and they all wanted apple pie. I don’t know about you, but it takes m...Read More
Thanksgiving Feasts! When I think of the wonderful family Thanksgivings I have had, I especially remember the ones at my Grandparents in Goshen, NY. My Dad grew up on a farm in Goshen next door to my ...Read More
I love corn bread! As Executive Pastry Chef of The Water Club for 15 years I had to personally taste each batch of corn bread to ensure quality control. (Yes I gained 40 pounds over 15 years.) Our cor...Read More
In case you haven’t noticed, I love Scones. I love their ease and simplicity, but if you don’t know how to make them correctly you could have a hockey puck on your hand. This was unfortunately the...Read More
When the weather is so frigid outside that it’s -21 degrees with the wind chill – stay inside and bake some of these fantastic doughnuts! We love doughnuts. Who doesn’t? I was thinking of wa...Read More
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I love Thanksgiving. Especially desserts. Pecan Pie and my favorite Apple Cranberry Orange Crisp. I created this recipe 15 years ago and served it for Sunday brunch every ...Read More
I love making muffins. In the world of pastry and baking I think muffins are one of the easiest things to prepare. Usually you just mix the wet ingredients together. You mix the dry ingredients togeth...Read More
I love Carrot Cake! For many of my birthdays over the last several decades, my Mom has gotten my birthday Carrot Cake from the Runcible Spoon Bakery in Nyack, NY including schlepping it into NYC. (Yes...Read More