In this short post I share my excitement about making the ganache frosting for a chocolate cake using only unsweetened chocolate.
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New Take
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Tasked with making the desserts for a little girl’s first birthday party, I went with a lemon tart, matcha cookies, and one unorthodox little cake.
Read MoreMatcha Cookies, Perfected
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I’m delighted to share my new recipe for soft and chewy matcha cookies, which just might be the best thing I came up with in all of 2023.
Read MoreHoliday Cookies, Abstracted
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Fragrant with spice, deeply buttery, satisfyingly snappy, and darkly sweet—once these are underway, Christmas is in full swing.
Read MoreSpices to Measure
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Bespoke spice storage takes into account a little bit of everything—in just the right amounts. Here’s a look at a few collections I’ve assembled.
Read MoreJ’adore Za’atar
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I’ve made za’atar on several occasions and I’ve enjoyed the simple ritual involved, as well as the intuitive inexactness of the process.
Read MoreHard Pretzels Hard
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Figuring out how to make my own sourdough hard pretzel sticks has been a lesson in advanced baking and a master class in taking a bite out of life.
Read MoreEmotional Baking
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I bake to feed an elusive hunger in me that can only be sated by a diligent labor of love. The cakes, tarts, and cookies are a happy coincidence.
Read MorePoppy Seed Tart
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Writing about this remarkable dessert—and taking the process photos, and perfecting the recipe—has been on my Christmas list for years.
Read MoreWhat Tea Leaves
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Drinking tea is a daily habit of mine and a constant source of pleasure. In this essay I take a part-poetic, part-analytical line of inquiry.
Read MoreJam Session
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Observations and practical tips about making jam using seasonal fruit, presented not as recipes but as a personal essay on the topic.
Read MoreNotetaking While Baking
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A cook’s notes to self have tremendous utility to the cook, but little more than voyeuristic value to everyone else. Want a peek?
Read MoreBirthday Calypso
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In this hasty post I talk about blogging, birthdays, packing for a trip, and my favorite way to prepare a simple pot of beans.
Read MoreRe-Intro to Date Bars
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More than the sum of their parts, these packable treats tick all the boxes: easy to make, just-healthy-enough, still indulgent.
Read MoreWriting for Ferment
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A wonderful creative opportunity has been teaching me to take a closer look at the basic truths behind some kitchen basics.
Read MoreOatmeal Alchemy
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A favorite recipe for a household staple that packs well, nourishes on the go, and so far seems to be a hit with everyone.
Read MoreEastern Easter
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A springtime feast for two that seems to break all the rules can still be a festive celebration of the holiday spirit.
Read MoreFresh Pix
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A cross-section of some vibrant cross-sections I shot in my kitchen to illustrate an upcoming food essay for Magazyn Wino.
Read MoreFood Writer’s Status
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An update on essays published, about to be published, or about to be written, plus a few words on working with Magazyn Wino.
Read MoreMaking Millet Edible
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Foolproof instructions for making an amazing pot of steamed millet that boasts nutty toasted notes and a tooth-engaging chew.
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