WE JUST CELEBRATED A GLORIOUS 4TH OF JULY WITH ONE SENSATIONAL BLUEBERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE. Blueberries are in season here and Andrew created this all-blueberry version of Gail Simmons’s original recipe (see https://chewingthefat.us.com/2018/08/gail-simmons-bumbleberry-buttermilk-upside-down-cake.html) In a blatant act of civil disobedience we didn’t want to see red…
A Great Strawberry Almond Tart Recipe. A Fresh and Flavorful Dessert for right now! Strawberries and almonds are a classic culinary pairing, and Nancy Silverton’s tart brings them together in a delightful, French-inspired creation. But here’s the twist—no need for fussy arrangements or outdated…
“This tender pound cake has slivers of vanilla-poached rhubarb running across the top and shot through the center, adding a tangy sweetness to the buttery crumb.”–Melissa Clark Finding a Rhubarb Pound Cake recipe was never an issue but finding one that was also great-looking was…
2 flavor-filled recipes for a summer berry cake that’s Gluten-Free. These almond cakes with luscious strawberry or blueberry filling are a delightful variation on Financiers, small French pastries that Andrew used to bring home every Friday from the late lamented Maison Keyser. Melissa Clark crafted…
The Doyenne of Baking adds Strawberries to this custardy confection but its flavor is Rhubarb-forward. Rhubarb, with its vibrant red stalks and uniquely tart flavor, has been a staple in culinary traditions for centuries. Botanically, Rhubarb is actually a vegetable. But it’s used in desserts…
This easily adaptable recipe is a perfect showcase for fresh fruit. When I asked Andrew for his recipe for this wonderfully homey dessert, he handed me one for Apricots and Blackberries. His version had neither. Instead, the glorious peaches, blueberries, and raspberries that are at…
The earliest of this summer’s peaches, a delicious almond filling and the tenderest of crusts. Today on Chewing The Fat. Andrew is back to baking and you’ll be so glad he is. This great recipe appeared on Food 52.com attributed to one “Kukla”. Its roots…
Tart Rhubarb, the sweetness of Strawberries, the tang of Crème Fraiche and the warmth of brown sugar in every bite. In the annals of Chewing the Fat, no cake comes close to having a name as long as this one. However, I could write a…
Now is the perfect moment for making these rustic pastries. Last weekend, Andrew was delighted to be back baking after a long winter hiatus. And the first thing he baked was a stone fruit galette. It brought back memories of the individual galettes he had…
This rendition of a British Classic features a perfect buttery crust topped with Raspberry jam, an almond sponge cake, slivered almonds, and streusel. Today’s Dorie Greenspan recipe is from her latest cookbook: “Baking with Dorie: Sweet, Salty and Simple” (Houghton, Mifflin & Harcourt 2021). It’s…
Apple Picking Season is officially on. New York State is the second-largest apple-growing state in the country. (Washington State is first.) On Long Island, NY families have a long-standing tradition: A visit to the truly great apple farms of the East End. Somehow our family…
This simple Lemon Lemon Loaf Pound Cake brings back memories of Sara Lee herself. The ‘crumb’ of this Lemon Lemon Loaf, a pound cake, gives it a richness and depth of flavor that’s unlike any other cake. Infused with lemon flavor and enriched with sour…
This cake is such a winner, our reader Pam made it twice last week! Pam first commented: “So good! And really easy to make. I love that it’s not super sweet.” Then she was back saying: “So good I’m making another today. Yes, So good.” …
Have you tasted this year’s Strawberry crop? It’s strawberry season and they’re truly flawless this year. Nothing could be more welcome than these beautiful, bountiful berries. And nothing says the 4th of July quite like a Strawberry dessert. We brought the brilliant red berries home…
PONANT EXPLORES THE GLOBE WITH A DECIDEDLY FRENCH ACCENT.
