I just got to Maine to visit my family for a while, and in Maine, August is a month to celebrate the ephemeral. Everything seems to be at its brightest. The flowers are in bloom, the fruit has ripened, and we have long days of cloudless sun. It’s time to take advantage of what’s on
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Crostata alla Marmellata: Italian Jam Tart
When you travel to Italy for the first time, you’re not surprised by the expansive blue sky, the incredible art, the amazing food or the conviviality of the Italians. All of these things are already in our romanticized vision of Italy before we get on the plane. One thing many people are surprised about their
Cherry Frangipane Tart
Cherries are just beginning to show up at the shops in my neighborhood and I love making tarts that show off fresh cherries. Frangipane provides a nice texture and complementary flavors to make the cherries shine. This tart is made with a crisp and buttery pâte sucrée base, filled with smooth almond cream, and topped
Tarte au Citron: French Lemon Tart
Tarte au citron is a classic of French cuisine. You can find lemon tarts everywhere in France, from the elegantly designed displays of elite pâtisseries to humble bistros, as well as in the home. Tarte au citron can be dressed for any occasion: topped with whipped cream or fruit, decorated with Italian meringue and toasted
Appelvlaai: Dutch Apple Tart
Vlaai is a traditional tart from the Limburg province of the Netherlands. It is a bit of a strange tart because of the dough that it uses. Normally, a pie will use some variation of pâte brisée, a flaky shortcrust dough, or a tart will use a pâte sucrée, a sweet shortcrust pastry with the
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 pie begging to be eaten. Here I have taken a traditional apple galette and added ginger for a a bit of spice. It is a simple and rustic dessert,