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A Little Holiday Joy from My Kitchen
Big news from Boston, my favorite 2025 cookbooks, and a brand-new chai cookie
16 hrs ago
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Blame the Storm: I’m Starting Thanksgiving With Sweets
How a Friendsgiving dessert turned into this year’s must-make Thanksgiving finale.
Nov 16
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One Big Finale: Flavor, Science, and a Sweet Goodbye
Wrapping up my cookbook, the Flavor Forward finale, and a few new experiments from the kitchen.
Nov 9
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What Happens When Gochujang Crashes an Italian Dinner Party?
The pasta sauce I didn’t expect to fall in love with — and a deeper look into the creative recipe creation process.
Oct 12
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The Scoop on Ice Cream
How science, invention, and human curiosity shaped the world’s most beloved frozen dessert
Aug 24
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Apricots, But Make It Science, Nostalgia, and a Cake You’ll Probably Gatekeep
Including enzyme hacks, natural pectin tips, and A JAM that makes your fridge feel like a vacation.
Jul 20
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🔥 From Fire to Ice: Tandoori Grilled Carrots + the Granita I Can’t Stop Scraping
Smoky, spiced carrots that hold their own on the grill—and a coconut-lychee granita that tastes like vacation. One hot, one cool, both absolutely worth…
Jul 13
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🧪 Why Your Silicone Spatula Stinks (and What to Do About It)
Plus: A Caramel-Crusted Burmese Semolina Cake You’ll Want to Bake Right Now
May 18
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Los Angeles You Have My Heart/Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (Basil and Lemongrass) Chocolate Cake
2025 starts with a nightmare.
Jan 15
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🎉Wrapping Up 2024 with a Festive Pain d’Épices Cake!
🎊 🥳 Plus More than 60 recipes to plan your holiday menu. ✨
Dec 22, 2024
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Bake the Joy: Holiday Cookies That Steal the Show!
Plus an Olive Oil Harvest Recap
Dec 15, 2024
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🦃🍂My Thanksgiving Sweets🥧✨
and What to Do with Leftovers
Nov 26, 2024
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