FOOD BLOG

Claire Ptak is famous for making the wedding cake for Prince Harry and Meghan in 2018. I heard her on a podcast and really loved her story. She worked at Chez Panisse in California and then took a leap of faith and moved to London where she eventually had a stall in a farmers market selling baked goods. Her approach to baking is fresh and simple, focusing on great, seasonal ingredients and interesting flavor combinations. I love to read cookbooks, and her book is a great

Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook I have seen Cheryl Day on television on Milk Street and just love her. I got her cookbook (actually, I have 2 of them) and loved it! She and her husband had a bakery in Savannah, GA called Back in the Day Bakery and the cookbook comes from the recipes they chose for the baker. I used to travel down to Savannah in another lifetime and would have loved to visit her bakery to try all of the goodies! My absolute favorite recipe is on page 14, Bu

I listened to a podcast a couple of years ago with Jet Tila where he discussed his book "101 Thai Dishes You Need to Cook Before You Die" and I just had to get the book. I love Thai cuisine but had never cooked Thai dishes before and I was ready to get started. Jet is a chef who is called the "culinary ambassador" for Thailand and it is an appropriate designation. His book make it seem easy. The pictures are gorgeous and the directions are complete and simple to follow. In

Halloween is almost here, and it's time to let your imagination run wild in the kitchen! Whether you’re throwing a creepy party, joining...

With an abundance of apple varieties available, selecting the right ones can feel overwhelming. Whether you plan to bake a pie, make a...