How I mastered an American pie crust in Spain
A pie with a classic American pie crust - and more specifically, a fruit pie - just might be my favorite dessert. It is that combination of sweet, juicy fruit…
My Le Cordon Bleu Experience
I looked up from my printed recipe, laden with blue and red hand-written notes. Chef was in the demonstration kitchen, calmly instructing on the intricacies of, and importance of mastering,…
Top tips for baking in a small kitchen
One of the greatest challenges I have faced since moving to Madrid has been dealing with small spaces: small closets (where to put all the shoes needed in a walkable…
How to make fresh Monkey Bread in Spain
Where does Monkey Bread come from? One treat that always floods me with nostalgia is Monkey Bread. A loaf, traditionally made in a bundt pan, made up of tiny pieces…
What is the best substitute for American brown sugar?
The Brown Sugar Dilemma One of the most difficult ingredient dilemmas I have had to overcome in Spain is brown sugar because it is not an ingredient typically used in…
Recipe for a Summer Fruit Tart
It is difficult sometimes to come up with a unique party-worthy dessert idea for summertime occasions. Finding a recipe that is light and refreshing, looks nice and will stay that…
Welcome to TastyCakes
I was told about a year ago that food is my love language. It was during an afternoon of cooking with a good friend and in the midst of what…
