Posted in pastry, tarts, tagged calimyra figs, crostada, fig walnut tart, france, galette, pastry crust, tart on September 17, 2009| Leave a Comment »
About this time a few years ago, two very good friends and I took an amazing trip to Southwest France for my birthday. One of them had a pal with a lovely home in the teeny town of Gayon, near Pau not far from the Pyreenes. He very generously invited us to stay for a few days and we most certainly accepted. Apparently, this lovely little home is also known as a chateau. I know people who know people who own chateaux. Fancy that! (more…)
Posted in pastry, tarts, tagged basic dough, crostada, galette, pastry tips, tart, tart dough on July 15, 2009| 3 Comments »
A while ago, I was enjoying a fabulous brunch amidst wonderful company and the topic turned to cooking, specifically baking. My pals confessed to loving dessert and attempting to bake on occasion but a bit of a general unease when it comes to certain things like pie crust and other finicky recipes. I told them tarts are the way to go, much easier than pies. (more…)
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