Upon the first bite, these biscuits open with the sharp and biting fragrance of the toasted whole black peppercorns. As these initial penetrating aromas dissipate, the black pepper’s woodier and nuttier notes come to the forefront, in tandem with the…
Rye Banana Bread
This recipe is an offshoot of a buckwheat banana bread recipe that I developed but never published in 2022. There were many feelings of apprehension attached to that version of the recipe. At the time, I was dealing with the…
Caramelized White Chocolate Buckwheat Cookies
Buckwheat is a taste I keep close to the heart. Its roasted chestnut undertones, with slight hints of green bitterness, remind me of my mom who first introduced me to the grain during my adolescent years. However, having been born…
Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Strawberries in Red Wine Syrup
Although I believe all of the recipes that are published on this site are worthwhile to make, I feel particularly proud about this panna cotta. The buttermilk and sour cream create a smooth and creamy dessert, without being cloying, since…
Blackberry Lavender Sorbet
It feels a bit strange that I waited this long to incorporate lavender into a recipe, given the name I’ve assumed to represent my baking ideations and processes. Everyone who knows me (or at least knows me well) can attest…