Tag Archives: baking

Apples to Apples

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Tina Garceau

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and I’m beginning to pie plan. One pumpkin and three apples are on this year’s agenda – and I am thankful that I have The Boy to help me carry home, and peel many, … Continue reading →

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Fruit Tart w/ Fresh Figs and Mango

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Tina Garceau

Yesterday was our friend Anthony’s birthday. He suggested a fruit tart in lieu of a cake – I was on it! I found gorgeous, green figs in the market, a mango that was perfectly ripe, and strawberries and blueberries – … Continue reading →

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Pandemic 90th Birthday Party

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Tina Garceau

Covid-19 be damned – you only turn 90 once, and we were going to celebrate Jeanette’s birthday come hell or high water! The neighbors social distanced in their backyards, and two cakes and ice cream were served. Happy birthday Jeanette!

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Blueberry Crostata

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Tina Garceau

The pint containers of fat blueberries in the market were just too good to pass up. I bought three – one to eat after lunch, and two to make a crostata. Crostata is sort of a lazy man’s pie – … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Rhubarb Tart

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Tina Garceau

It’s always difficult to find rhubarb around these parts, so when I do – I pick up a box of strawberries to make my favorite pie. Growing up, we had a patch of rhubarb that thrived behind our garage. I … Continue reading →

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Italian Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Tina Garceau

I love a good breakfast cake – of course you could eat this after dinner, but it’s nice to have an excuse to have a little something sweet with your morning coffee. This cake is light, moist, studded with chocolate … Continue reading →

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Rustic No-Knead Bread

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Tina Garceau

Wednesday may be Prince Spaghetti Day, but around here we do rotini and meatball Thursdays. Of course, what pasta dinner would be complete without some crusty bread fresh out of the oven? This no-knead bread takes about 2 hours to … Continue reading →

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