Here are some cookie recipes I couldn’t fit into Friday’s In The Kitchen column in The Packet. The focus of the article was unusual spices and seasonings for cookies. The meringues don’t really qualify, but they – along with the lemon anise twists – seemed to be so easy that I thought I’d go ahead and … Continue reading
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Crazy For Crisps
Lately, I just can’t resist making fruit crisps. Galettes – so freeform, so easy – got me through summer, but now I want lots of crunchy goodness on top of my fruit, so crisps it is. One of my earliest posts on this blog was titled “I say crisp; you say crumble,” but one thing I … Continue reading
Mmmm Mmmm Good!
Congratulations to Megan Hodges who was the winner of yesterday’s apple pie contest at the West Windsor Community Farmers Market. The second place winner, Liz Scafa presented a pie with a really good crumb crust, and third place went to Pammie Wagner, who made a pretty lattice crust for her entry. What made Megan Hodges’ … Continue reading
Calling all home bakers – test your apple pie mettle on October 11
August’s peach pie contest at the award-winning West Windsor Community Farmers Market was such a hit that they’re reprising it with an apple pie contest on Saturday, October 11. Amateur bakers only and pre-registration is required. To register, for more details and rules, please email wwcfm@yahoo.com. Pies are due at the market at 10:30am with judging … Continue reading
Wildflour Bakery-Cafe
I’d been meaning to try Wildflour Bakery-Café in Lawrenceville ever since they opened last year, but only last week did I finally get there. My friend and I used to go for pizza when we got together, but she’s gone gluten-free, so we needed a change of scene. She tried a gluten-free pizza at a … Continue reading