As part of my grand quince experiment this fall at Tulipwood, I decided to go way back to my culinary school days and make a fancy schmancy quince pate de fruit recipe. This, like my last quince recipe, would make a wonderful homemade gift this holiday season. And unlike the quince membrillo, this is the…
It was a big quince harvest at Tulipwood this year. We make a lot of quince jelly every year, but I always long to dream up new and creative ideas for how to use all of these quinces. There have been years we have been so overwhelmed that we've sold them to the local health…
This year I decided that Fall is my favorite season. The colors this Fall just knocked my socks off and it inspired me to cook so many things and explore new adventure. These Apple Rose Hand Pies were just one example that I'm excited to share with you. I think they would be a wonderful…
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means its much more fun sister, "Friendsgiving," is already in full swing. If there is one course everyone is looking forward to, it's for sure dessert. The following is a roundup of our top "10 Pies to Impress at this Year's Friendsgiving."1. G's Heirloom Apple PieClassic, sweet and…
I'm always looking for new ways to use pumpkin during the short, beautiful window that it is in season. While having family dinner one Sunday afternoon recently, someone mentioned "clafoutis." I had never really had clafoutis on my radar but it occurred to me that as a custard, it would make the perfect vehicle for…
Breakfast popsicles are a fun, easy way to pack maximum nutrition into breakfast on the go. These can be made weeks ahead and stored in resealable plastic bags, and they’re infinitely versatile. Try them with yogurt for a creamy texture, or coconut or almond milk for a non-dairy variety.Start with unsweetened ingredients when possible…
My first activity upon returning to American soil was picking 2 gallons of blueberries at Tulipwood, and making a blueberry tart. My dad has the most amazing blueberry bushes that he has been cultivating for years. And the timing worked out just right for them to be ripe for the picking the day I returned…
Y'all, I have the most delightful sweet treat for you to try at home. Perfect for your Valentine or a party favor. Watch this video for an easy tutorial.
Here is How to Make the Perfect Pie Crust. We are right in the middle of pie season. And the secret to a good pie is a delicious flaky pie crust. In this recipe you’ll learn how to put together the perfect pie crust that will serve as the base for any pie filling you…