Tag Archives: fruit
Did your mom ever pack those Jell-O Pudding Cups in your lunch box when you were a kid? And wasn’t there something irresistible about plunging a plastic spoon down into that rich, creamy pudding and taking a big, sugary bite? … Continue reading →
Lemon bars hold a special place in my heart because it was with a batch of lemon bars that I won the 1988 Fourth of July Parade Baking Contest in my hometown of Orinda, CA. I was nine years old. … Continue reading →
I’m on a whole-fruit-as-dessert kick. There’s just something so elegant and simple about serving a piece of fruit in its whole and natural state, lightly sweetened and topped with nothing but a bit of ice cream or creme chantilly. After … Continue reading →
I know, I know. It’s pretty cruel of me to post a dessert recipe just as you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to eat a healthier diet. So here’s the good news: This dessert is light and healthy. Yes, yes, … Continue reading →
Apricots are at their peak this time of year and they seem to be calling my name wherever I go. I bought four baskets at my farmers market last weekend and they were so sweet and perfectly ripe, they tasted … Continue reading →



