This is the fig galette that I had planned to serve to friends recently. But time being scarce that day, I made these stuffed figs instead, a tasty answer to my call for a shortcut dessert. Not having grown up eating fresh figs, I am still discovering all that this ancient fruit has to offer. Truth [...]
As early/mid April to late June is the peak harvest time for strawberries here in northern California, the fruits–which are actually a member of the rose family–abound. Strawberries belong to the Rosaceae family, as do apples, pears, quinces, peaches, plums, cherries, apricots, blackberries and raspberries. I’m not certain how accurate this is but the [...]
It’s been almost three weeks since my visit to France and I’m missing it already. From Day 1 to the last, the experience was so much more enjoyable than I expected. Previous visits have always been a winter activity so I was very happy to finally set eyes on the beautiful city that is Paris [...]
