Category Archives: tea treats

Fresh Corn and Shiitake Mushroom Quiche

Posted on 2009/08/09 by Gabi

I find this a very satisfying way to make use of the fresh corn available at the farmers’ market or if you’re lucky your own back yard during the summertime. The cornmeal in the crust adds a bit of crunch … Continue reading →

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Kouign Amann aux amandes and my “Bretagne Braid”

Posted on 2009/05/30 by Gabi

  Individual Kouign Amann aux amandes “Bretagne Braid” These are my own version of Kouign Amann. Kouign Amann (which is pronounced “Queen Ah-mahn”) means butter cake in the Breton language. They are the mouthwatering, buttery, salty, caramelized, sweet pastry from Bretagne- the … Continue reading →

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On Scones… Orange Blueberry Almond Scones

Posted on 2009/01/27 by Gabi

  For me one of the benefits of cold weather is that Rick and I get to share tea fairly frequently. One of us will skulk about the kitchen  hovering near the stove and suddenly turn with a smile to … Continue reading →

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Tuesdays with Dorie Kugelhopf

Posted on 2008/11/11 by Gabi

  This week’s Tuesdays with Dorie  recipe is Kugelhopf chosen by lovely Yolanda of The All-Purpose Girl. The recipe can be found  on pages 61-63 of “Baking:From My Home to Yours” by Dorie Greenspan.  It’s a lovely brioche type dough studded with … Continue reading →

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