Flour from Joanne Chang does not disappoint
Susan and I had a great time meeting Joanne Chang of Flour bakery for a cupcake demonstration at Stir and to pick up her new cook book, Flour a couple of weeks ago. I’m more of a cook, and Susan is...
View ArticleGratin Dauphinois
Gratin Dauphinois or Scalloped Potatoes Gratin Dauphinois is a French dish my mother called Scalloped Potatoes. The “gratin,” comes from the French meaning “to scrape” or the “scrapings” of bread or...
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Homemade-Nutella Tart from Flour by Joanne Chang For those who don’t know, our daughter Marina, who is now 15, spends the majority of her time in Rio de Janeiro with her mother. But each winter,...
View ArticleMadeleines for Madeline
This week I had the chance to work with a friend I’ve known for a few years now, and she is in the final stages of her first pregnancy. It is an exciting time for her and in the course of our time...
View ArticleTomatoes for Dinner
Dinner tonight Tomatoes are everywhere. Our beautiful August days have been filled with warm sunshine and consequently, vines all over are hanging low with ripe red tomatoes. Last night I had a bit of...
View ArticleOui Chef – Joanne Chang
Chef Chang at Stir in the South End Oui Chef is a series of questions I put to folks in the kitchen and I recently had the chance to ask these questions of Chef Joanne Chang of Flour Bakery & Cafe,...
View ArticleA Perfect Homecoming
A second layer of tomato This past week end I took a quick trip to West Virginia for some personal business, and it was a long couple of days there so I was happy to come home to a perfect home cooked...
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