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,…
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…
