Author Archives: allison

cranberry sage pie

I’ve never been one for New Year’s Resolutions. Probably because I can never manage to keep a resolution that I make in January, despite my good intentions. Resolutions made throughout the rest of the year seem to fare better. But … Continue reading

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chocolate chip pumpkin loaf

Two weeks ago I was a very unsuspecting Californian caught up in a Polar Vortex in Ohio. This week I am a very concerned Californian caught up in the effects of the driest year on record since records first became … Continue reading

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persimmon walnut bread

A few years ago I found out the hard way that certain varieties of persimmon can leave your mouth temporarily numb if eaten before they’re completely ripe. These are the hachiya and gyombo varieties and I will never make the … Continue reading

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silky pumpkin pie from scratch

This pie may not be quite as rare a treat as Thanksgiving coinciding with the first day of Hanukkah, but that’s probably a good thing since it means you won’t have to wait till the year 79811 to enjoy it. … Continue reading

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oatmeal cherry chocolate chip cookies

Baking, I have thankfully discovered, is like riding a bicycle. Even after a too-long hiatus it is possible, and actually quite easy, to slip right back into the old momentum. And just like any reunion, it is oh so sweet. … Continue reading

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mulberry apple mint pie

Recently I had the pleasure of visiting and falling in love with a new continent. Granted, I only saw a very tiny fraction of a very tiny fraction of it, but Australia had me at hello (and efficient public transportation). … Continue reading

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plum, pluot & strawberry pie w/coconut whole wheat crust

It’s been a long time since I produced a pie. This one felt good, even though I improvised and didn’t have much of a plan. I decided to cut a lot of the sugar and all of the butter, so … Continue reading

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orange zucchini bread

So much can change in a year. So much inevitably does. We grow, we learn, we try new things, we shed old skin and step into new. Sometimes a year makes us stronger, sometimes it feels like it has blindsided … Continue reading

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vegan nectarine lavender pie

What a lovely lavender-filled pie this is. The lavender is only a hint, but it’s just enough to give this pie a unique and sophisticated character. Using as many nectarine varieties as I could get my hands on also contributed … Continue reading

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blueberry nectarine crumb bars

With a two-month trip to Kenya fast approaching, I’m finding myself struggling to stay on top of everything while manically frying, baking, blending, and cooking my way through the copious fresh fruits and vegetables I’ve purchased in the past couple … Continue reading

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