A neighbor in Madrona (a neighborhood next to mine in Seattle) owns a small farm in Yakima and supplies to vendors in Pike Place market....

I bought Brie the other day on a whim because it’s always good to have something versatile in the fridge. Today I felt like having Brie....

Americans view pancakes and crêpes as breakfast food but the French eat crêpes at lunch and dinner. In France, you can get sweet and...

Palmiers are so simple to bake. Give yourself a little baking challenge by making your own puff pastry. Don’t be lame. Because anyone can...

I baked Fougasse about 1.5 years ago. It’s quick and easy, visually appealing, and delicious. This time around, I added fresh rosemary,...

That’s Brie. I was dreaming of the baked Brie that only one restaurant I know in Seattle (Purple Cafe and Wine Bar) does so well. Jean...

The last time I baked this it was gone in a flash. I decided to bake it again. Instead of butter, I used olive oil, salt, and added...

One of the easiest side dishes to make is Pommes Anna. All you need is potatoes, butter, and salt. The oven will do the rest. This was...

Sometimes plain and simple is good. Other times, a little modification is good too. Aren’t the shapes appealing? Made with only five...

Fougasse. Flavored with sage, thyme, basil, and rosemary for another herby treat. There’s a fun element to making this - you can pretty...

Kouign Amann was another thing I had no idea existed until I watched the Great British Baking Show. It sounds pretty regal. I read...

Paul Hollywood loves to have his baked goods with tea and I feel the same way. I grew up consuming tea and I still consume tea - lots of...