The fact that I can find rhubarb is a major spring clue. You see the constant chilly wind and rain that’s been happening in the mitten is making it feel much more like early fall than bike-riding, ice cream-eating, patio beer, weather. But, rhubarb gives me hope. So yesterday, I opened my windows and made these mini pop tarts in an attempt to get spring to hurry up and get here! If you’re feeling casual,…
Sometimes the thought of baking after work just feels like such a hassle! I’ve got things to do like nap and read. I have songs to blare while tapping my toe. I have dinner to eat and cocktails to make. I’ve got phone calls to make in the back yard. I need to hug Elliot as much as possible. I’ve got stuff to do! But Monday, I pushed through it. I made these right after…
Sometimes pie makes me nervous and that’s a shame. I’m excited though because the July 5th Pie Party totally motivated me to make this lovely pie! You see, this party is happening to encourage people to just make pie and not worry about it being perfect. No drama. So, it’s time to just make pies and to love them just the way they are! (Like Mark Darcy and Bridget Jones! …anyone?) My mom is a pie…
I’m a bit Dutch. That directly relates to me choosing the Netherlands for my 6th grade project. We could choose any country. My mom made Banket for me to set out for people to taste what the Dutch are all about. So there you go. We only got this on special occasions in my family. We tried to keep it real. A rich almond center + a flakey crust = a dreamy almond-y pastry. What…