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Blueberry Shortcakes

by eliz on June 21, 2009

This is what we’ll be having after dinner on Father’s Day. Or it could be dinner on Father’s Day, depending on how things go at the restaurant today. We had plans to make a lovely dinner on Mother’s Day, but when the dining room finally cleared, all we could do was look at one another, [...]

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Fresh Strawberry Pie

by eliz on May 25, 2009

If you’re a pie person – especially fruit pie – you will find this the most sublime specimen of pie extant. A flaky pie crust is filled with fresh fruit and topped with a thick, glossy sweetened glaze. I believe the best way to eat this pie, other than topped with whipped cream, of course, [...]

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Pie Crust: A Tutorial

by eliz on May 25, 2009

I can cook anything. Nothing intimidates me. Risotto? Sure, what kind would you like – mushroom, seafood, green pea? I once made 30-minute scrambled eggs over a double boiler that turned out so yummy I have never made eggs for myself any other way. My souffles have never fallen. I have kicked phyllo dough’s ass [...]

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