If you’ve read my blog or follow me on social media or heard me speak, you probably know how much I am obsessed with Scotland. It wasn’t always that way, though. But I met Scotland at a pivotal time in my life. I first visited Scotland when I was 13 years old. I was with… Read more »
September 2020
The garden has been such a comfort during these rough times. I hope these pics—of a peony and wild phlox, lupine, and lady’s mantle—bring you a breath of peace as well.
#flowers #flowerstagram #gardenblooms #cottagegarden
For the last month or so, I've been buying a couple of pints of strawberries from my local organic farm. Each time, I've thought how lovely they'd be on a tart. Yesterday, I finally made one: with a pâte sucrée base, crème anglaise custard, and fresh strawberries. I also did a light layer of chocolate between the base and the crust; a technique I learned a long time ago when I made tarts a lot more often. With strawberries and a strongly vanilla custard, it's a nice additional touch.
#fruittart #summerbaking