Cakes, Pies + Tarts

Gluten-Free Spice Cake

Many of us have a sweet tooth, but we're also aware that excessive sugar isn't healthy. I believe in ...

The Land of Trolls and Apple Cake

A delicious traditional Norwegian Apple Cake recipe from my mother's homeland. The land of trolls, fjords, ...

Browned Butter Cherry Bars

I had just finished a round of mountain-climber planks when she said “take a breath. Put your hands ...

Cinnamon Bears and Peach Tea Cake

Bears and Peaches in the Rocky Mountains Life in the Colorado mountains is anything but ordinary, and ...

Spiced Olive Oil and Butternut Squash Cake

I'm not a big cake eater. It seems that most of the cakes I've been served at restaurants or parties ...

Lemon Cherry Ricotta Cake

It felt good waking up with the sun this morning, pulling my hair up into a ponytail, skipping the make-up, ...

Orange Polenta Cake

I woke up in the middle of the night to the sound of electronics switching back on and booting up. Lights ...

Lemon Roll with Mascarpone Cream

Nothing captures the taste of sunshine like citrus fruits, especially, lemons. In the midst of winter, ...

Brown-Butter Brandy Bundt Cake

It’s hard to believe another year has gone by. It was a good one for sure. Ric and I are feeling so ...

Rum Raisin Banana Bread

When I first opened my shop on Fishers Island, I spent many hours in the kitchen trying to come up with ...

Pavlova With Fresh Berries

This lovely dessert is my final ode to our trip and England. Not that it is really considered an English ...

Plum Crumble Cake

"Plumble" is the name my husband gave this cake. A sour cream and almond coffee cake with a layer of ...

Lemon Torta Capri

Like Limoncello, this torta reigns from southern Italy. It is simple and satisfying as a dessert served ...

Profiteroles au Chocolat

On my first trip to Paris, I was met with the soggy grey weather of November. I was on my way to ...

Provencal Asparagus Tart

There is something about French Provencal food that really speaks to me. Haute Provence cuisine is a ...

Apple-Cherry Pie

There is something comforting about the smell of an apple pie baking. The butter, cinnamon, apples, ...

Purple Sweet Potato Pie

There is a bit of excitement surrounding the forecast when a big storm is arriving. It begins as it ...

Sour Cherry Hand Pies

It's no secret that I LOVE cherries, but my appreciation rises to a whole new level when it comes to ...

French Almond Pear Tart

Sweet Cherry and Blueberry Pie: A Scrumptious Summer Treat

I'm crazy about anything with cherries. Their vibrant appearance and luscious, juicy flavor are irresistible. ...

Organic Blueberry Mini Galette

We are on our way to a  fun trip in Las Vegas today. The flight is finally giving me a few minutes ...

Red Onion Tarte Tatin

France has always been a happy and comfortable place for me to visit. There is an approach to the day-to-day ...

Peach and Berry Crisp

Peach and Berry Crisp Inspired by a Road Trip Through Washington Our second bicycle was strapped tightly ...

Rustic Strawberry Rhubarb Tart Recipe

Discover the perfect balance of sweet and tart with our Rustic Strawberry Rhubarb Tart recipe. This ...

Sonoran Orange & Ginger Tart

The first day of Spring is right around the corner, and I couldn’t be more excited! The sun is shining, ...

Blueberry Peach Cobbler

I awkwardly twirled and swayed, feeling every bit of my fifty-three years. Pretty people, mostly in ...

Fig and Almond Tart

Not everyone is a fan of the fig, but I love them and I think a lot of people just don't know what to ...

Peach Cobbler

Summer may be coming to an end in a matter of weeks, but the last of those amazingly delicious tree ...