While summer has just begun, the warm weather is begging for seasonal delights. The pistachio harvest won’t start until August or September, but pistachios, lemon and
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Blueberry Lavender Scones
Does scone rhyme with “tone” or with “gone”? Most of the UK, Canada and Australia will argue that it rhymes with gone, while southern England, the
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Chocolate Cake with Coffee Cardamom Glaze
This cake is rich and dense, like a pound cake. Blooming the cocoa with coffee instead of water not only intensifies the chocolate flavor, but adds complementary complexity to the chocolate.
Ginger Apple Galette
A galette is my go-to dessert when I’m craving pie, but don’t want to go through all of the work or be left with an entire
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Earl Grey Madeleines
Madeleines are buttery and spongy miniature cakes baked in shell-shaped molds. While they’re a traditional tea-time treat in France, they are well-suited to any comforting beverage.
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Chocolate Coffee Cake with Dark Chocolate Ganache
When I was recently asked to make a cake for my friend’s birthday, I immediately thought of this chocolate and coffee cake. Many of the times she has hosted us, we are welcomed with a fresh pot of French press coffee and dark chocolate. This rich chocolate cake with coffee buttercream and dark chocolate ganache
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Beurre Noisette, Cinnamon and Rosemary
These are cookies to enjoy while sitting by the wood-stove at the time of year when the sun sets as you sip your afternoon coffee or
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