Biscotti were originally a purely pragmatic baked good. Dry and hard, with little or no added fat, they lasted indefinitely - fueling soldiers and travelers on long journeys as the Roman empire extended its reach. The dry biscuits remained more or less unchanged until the … [Read more...]
Simple Olive Oil Tea Biscuits
The first snow storm of the season, and the crows are hunkered in the apple trees waiting it out. With ten days until Christmas, it does feel kind of festive. (Especially when I'm not the one who does the shoveling and plowing.) Snow slows things down. Forces us to operate … [Read more...]
Last Minute Honey Ginger Fruitcake
You don't have to make Honey Ginger Fruitcake months (or even weeks) in advance. You can bake this economical cake any time. I love the idea of fruitcake. Boozy fruit steeped for days. The tradition of recipes passed down for generations. The seriousness of it all – … [Read more...]
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