It took me years to feel confident about making pie dough. I could work myself into a froth just thinking about all of the things that might go wrong. Should I use shortening, butter, a mixture of the two—and what about the elusive leaf lard? Must I add lemon juice, vinegar, or … [Read more...]
Strawberry Shortcake with Rhubarb Sauce
It rained last night! In California that is cause for celebration. At the market today I found gorgeous Lucerno Farm’s strawberries. Tiny berries, red through and through, sweet as can be. Also, rhubarb. What better way to celebrate! … [Read more...]