Lemon Scones

by Liz // March 5, 2017 // 2 Comments

I’ve been making variations of this lemon scone recipe for 2 weeks now. The first version had enormous potential but I did not bake it long enough. From then on I committed to taking the scones’ internal temperature when Continue reading →

Caramel Chocolate Mousse Torte

by Liz // February 12, 2017 // 8 Comments

I recently had a slice or two (it was three slices, but not in one sitting) of the most delicious chocolate mousse cake from Citarella in New York City. I couldn’t stop dreaming of this dessert, so I set out Continue reading →

Minny’s Chocolate Pie

by Liz // February 7, 2017 // 2 Comments

I’ve always wanted to try Minny’s chocolate pie from Kathryn Stockett’s book The Help. Thanks to Lee Ann Flemming and Food & Wine Magazine I found the recipe. It is one of the most delicious pies I’ve ever eaten. Continue reading →

Potato, Leek, and Gruyere Tart

by Liz // January 29, 2017 // 8 Comments

My dining room table would be set with mismatched, vintage floral china placed on top of a soft, white table cloth. Daisies would be proudly sprouting from a large mason jar placed in the center of it all. A Continue reading →