Tiramisu purists may want to stop reading… this cake is a very loose riff on the classic, bringing pumpkin, cinnamon and almond flavors into the mix with more traditional mascarpone & liqueur. Of course, one bite and any protests will fade away as you sink blissfully into the cozy, creamy indulgence of this ultimate fall […]
I don’t know about you, but I (Jess) couldn’t possibly be more excited about Halloween this year. I cannot soak up this holiday enough. In the midst of planning my matching black cat costume with my niece, Sophie, I’ve been baking all kinds of decorative desserts and I’ve come to but one conclusion… forget all […]
I just love pomegranate season. The beautiful colours of this sweet and tangy fruit make me feel so festive. That’s why I love to dress the little ruby seeds with a big crimson red swirled meringue. Pomegranate goes so well with orange blossom water, so I teamed these two ingredients to make a delicious syrup. […]
Did y’all catch this morning’s spooky Halloween party inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds? Some of my favorite elements on the table were those perfectly creepy cookies depicting black birds in every size and shape… and the gal who created them, Sara of Sara Belle’s Bakery, stopped by to share how we can recreate them for […]
Remember back in April when I shared that I’d finally attempted my lifelong dream of having a Meyer lemon tree in the backyard? Well, after months of (impatient) waiting and watching the green lemons getting bigger and bigger… they’re finally ready for harvest! I’m a major lemon fan and love using it in unexpected ways […]
If you’re just tuning in, we’ve invited some of our favorite food bloggers to stop by while Camille’s settling into motherhood. This layered chocolate, lavender and vanilla bean panna cotta (wow!) comes to us from the brilliant baker behind Sweetapolita… Since long before the time my love for sugar became my career, it seems I have […]
Jess here, and I’m feeling pretty confident that today’s installment of Perfect Bite will have you suddenly excited to bid summer adieu. Bathing suit, schmathing suit, ladies — let’s break out the elastic waistbands! I’m officially packing away summer and welcoming fall the best way possible. Never mind that the temperature is still tipping the scales at 100 degrees in Austin…I’m ready […]
Although the calendar months technically dictate the changing of the seasons, I secretly think the real marker of a new season is based on what I’m eating… and in that scenario, stone fruit is definitely a season unto itself. Around this time of year my fruit bowl is overflowing with so many peaches, nectarines, apricots […]
Jess here with an especially sweet Perfect Bite. Today I’d like to celebrate the most important meal of the day…breakfast. On the weekends I like to step up my breakfast game with a more indulgent, often more time-consuming meal, but weekdays are typically reserved for quick breakfast bars or a hurried bowl of cereal. Clearly, […]
You might recall back in June when we featured the amazing culinary creations of Mimi Thorisson, France-based stylist, cook and food blogger. Well, we couldn’t be more thrilled to announce that, starting today, Mimi will be stopping by regularly to share some of her mouth-watering recipes with us. I don’t want to keep you guys from […]
Jess here, excited to bring you today’s treat! It’s the crème de la crème, folks, and will have you kissing your oven and going back for seconds…and thirds. It’s a well-documented fact that everyone loves a rich, chocolate-y brownie, but bake them in cookie-form and sandwich together with a caramel buttercream and you just might never recover. Yeah, […]
Last week we produced a holiday photo shoot based on this inspiration, and ever since, blackberries have been having a major moment with me…their deep, moody hue is such a welcome contrast to the bright, neon palettes of the last couple of months. Of course, blackberries themselves are quintessentially summer, and I’ve been buying them en […]
Jess here with a special celebratory edition of The Perfect Bite. Today we’re celebrating the birth of the ever-so-fabulous Chanel! Ooh la la. While I wish I could belt out something special like a Mariah Carey tune to accurately sum up just how groovy she truly is, I decided I’d stick within my own comfort zone […]
I have a new foodie obsession, and it’s called Elizabeth Street Café. This French-Vietnamese restaurant has been open for several months now, but I hadn’t yet made it by despite the fact that multiple friends had told me it was so up my alley. Well, that all changed after Adam & I went to lunch there […]
Hope you all had a happy Fourth! To keep the celebration going, I (Jess) am sharing my latest recipe for my greatest breakfast obsession: the muffin. What better way to start your day than with the singing-sobbing-shivering-side-effects reserved only for foods that contain carbs and chocolate – am I right? Nothing gets me going like a little […]
Jess here, with this week’s installment of The Perfect Bite! Care to know what makes me positively-over-the-top-giddy-pants-excited? Almonds. And coconut. And especially almonds and coconut together. This dessert bar even has dark chocolate with fleur de sel. But the very best part? Sweetened condensed milk. Can we all just put our hands together in a slow […]
It’s officially cherry season, and I’ve been buying way more than I could possibly eat every time I go to the store… they’re so delish that I just can’t resist. So what to do with my bumper crop? Make dessert (of course) and this cherry clafouti is the perfect, very-french way to show off cherries to their […]