Tuesday, August 06

Blueberry Key Lime Tart Biscoff Crust

Blueberry Key Lime Tart Biscoff Crust

Imagine a puckery key lime custard offset by the spicy sweetness of Belgian speculoos cookies. Top that with fresh native blueberries bound in a shiny glaze. Those ideas, along with a new rectangular tart pan, inspired this Blueberry Key Lime Tart Biscoff Crust. It is the perfect picnic dessert. Its flavors embody summer. The tart travels well, cuts into uniform slices, and is tangy and delicious. For many years, I made a blueberry tart out

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Fresh Tomato Cheddar Tart

Tomato Cheddar Tart with anchovies

Full summer means abundant produce, and nothing is more welcome than ripe tomatoes. Tomato sandwiches, panzanella, bruschetta, fresh tomato sauce for pasta—this is also the time when I love a fresh tomato cheddar tart. Often, I prebake a tart shell and then fill it with alternating slices of fresh tomato, basil and mozzarella. Because fresh mozzarella can be tough when heated, I bake the tart only long enough to warm everything without cooking too much.

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Friday, August 02

Play Boules!

Looking for a way to bring home the French Olympic spirit? Consider playing boules or pétanque this season. The simple game, a staple in southern France, gives us an excuse to hang out with friends and enjoy good food. It’s a constant in our lives and we have a boules family that means a great deal to us. We feel very fortunate to have this fun games and our friends in our lives. Background on

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"Let no man fancy he knows how to dine
Till he has learnt how taste and taste combine."

-Horace, Satires, 2.4

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