Monthly Archives: October 2017

Black Walnut and Coconut Banana Bread

October 14, 2017    |    Print Print
This may be the best banana bread I’ve yet to bake. But that doesn’t mean I’m going to stop testing other variations. It’s not too dense and has a nice crumb but it’s not crumbly like some banana breads. I’m also a huge fan of coconut and nuts in general. I’d gladly add walnuts or […]
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Navette Cookies from Marseille

October 2, 2017    |    Print Print
When I turned the page of Jamie’s new book Orange Appeal and saw this recipe I was immediately transported back to Cannes (which is not far from Marseille). There’s a shop in the old city where these little “boats” are stacked on a table from my waist to my head (okay, maybe not as tall […]
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Tomato and Caramelized Onion Jam

October 1, 2017    |    Print Print
It’s amazing how six tomatoes plants can be so prolific. There’s only so many BLTs a person can eat and I had already made tomato paste and sauce. I still had plenty of romas to make two batches of this jam. It’s a little sweet, slightly tart and with just enough heat to give it […]
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