Summertime….and the living is easy. Seriously, life seems to slow down during summer. Maybe it’s because it’s so hot and nobody wants to move quickly, but I’ll take it. Especially in the city that never sleeps, it feels good to have these long slow days. Lately I’ve been cooking and baking with a lot of…
Strawberry Rhubarb Clafoutis
Last year in my quest to learn how to cook, I stumbled upon the amazing french dessert, the clafoutis. I had NEVER heard of this dish before and it still isn’t too popular in the United States, but I am hooked! This easy french classic makes and eggy custard which bakes around fruit. And…
Rhubarb Compote
I’m on a rhubarb kick, I’ll admit it. It’s one of the most versatile and underused ingredients. It can be sweetend and baked into a dessert or paired with a savory meat to balance out a meal. I made a rhubarb compote recently and served it with a peppery pork chop and it was amazing….
Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake
Growing up in NH, summertime meant that our rhubarb patch was ready for picking and eating. We would get massive amounts of rhubarb from that tiny patch and would have plenty to share with friends and family. The one dish that really made us crave rhubarb is my mom’s strawberry rhubarb coffee cake. So now…