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Renowned Israeli chef Yotam Ottolenghi with some of the pastry chefs at the Met gala. (Photo/IFC)
Posted inFilm

‘Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles’ is an orgy of baking and a feast for the eyes

Alix Wall by Alix Wall September 25, 2020September 25, 2020
a golden brown honey cake sliced and arranged on a white plate
Posted inSmall Bites

Anonymous honey cake exchange adds a sweet note to new year

Alix Wall by Alix Wall September 18, 2020September 18, 2020
Melissa Cohen's crunchy caramel cookie comes in three sizes. (Photo/Courtesy Cohen)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

It’s Passover in August with her irresistibly crispy, crunchy cookies

Alix Wall by Alix Wall August 19, 2020August 20, 2020
Tomato, Nectarine and Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Cherries. (Photo/Faith Kramer)
Posted inRecipe

Cherries are a cheery choice for summer blintzes (and salad, if you’re into that)

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer July 6, 2020July 7, 2020
Craig Blum is the owner of Johnny Doughnuts, which has locations in San Francisco, Larkspur and San Rafael.
Posted inUncategorized

Johnny Doughnuts started as John Dough, delicious on arrival

Alix Wall by Alix Wall June 29, 2020
The counter at Toy Boat Dessert Café in San Francisco. (Photo/Courtesy)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

After 38 years, gregarious Toy Boat Dessert Café owner sets sail

Alix Wall by Alix Wall June 8, 2020June 9, 2020
Faith Kramer's Little Cakes of Love
Posted inRecipe

Valentine’s Day sweets: bonbons and little cakes for your one true love

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer February 11, 2020February 11, 2020
Faith Kramer's Tomato-Pumpkin Soup (Faith Kramer)
Posted inRecipe

Oh my gourd: 2 punchy pumpkin recipes for fall

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer November 7, 2019
Challah Bread Pudding with Raspberries and Chocolate, adapted from “Little Book of Jewish Sweets” (Photo/Faith Kramer)
Posted inRecipe

Sweet treats from Leah Koenig for Yom Kippur break-fast … or anytime

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer October 3, 2019
Carrot Cake Cheesecake made by Faith Kramer, adapted from "The Cheesecake Bible"
Posted inRecipe

Get ready for National Cheesecake Day!

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer July 26, 2019July 25, 2019

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