by Helen Kain | Feb 26, 2026 | Cakes, Desserts, Recent, Spring Recipes
This lemon raspberry cake is a classic. Pale, tender sponge layered with softly whipped Swiss buttercream frosting, and the tart punctuation of fresh raspberries. A ribbon of lemon curd runs through the centre, offering just enough sharpness to keep the sweetness in...
by Helen Kain | Feb 18, 2026 | Desserts, Fall Recipes, Spring Recipes, Winter Recipes
These maple pots de crème are creamy and composed; they lean into the earthy warmth of pure maple syrup, balanced by the bright, tart clarity of blackberry coulis. The contrast is subtle but memorable — a spoonful that feels both comforting and refined, rich without...
by Helen Kain | Nov 27, 2025 | Afternoon Tea, Christmas, Desserts, Fall Recipes, Pies & Tarts, Thanksgiving, Winter Recipes
Each little Tarte Tatin is a golden jewel: pears glazed in amber caramel, baked beneath a cap of puff pastry. When turned out, they reveal their secret — glossy, tender fruit that melts against the buttery crust, a bite-sized echo of classic French indulgence. ...
by Helen Kain | Nov 27, 2025 | Afternoon Tea, Christmas, Cookies & Bars, Desserts, Fall Recipes, Winter Recipes
These buttery shortbreads crumble delicately at first bite, releasing the warm, nutty perfume of pistachios. Their pale green flecks hint at richness within, while a dip in dark chocolate or a scatter of crushed nuts turns each biscuit into a little work of art —...
by Helen Kain | Oct 29, 2025 | Cakes, Desserts, Fall Recipes, Recent
Pears are one of autumn’s loveliest fruits, but they can be tricky customers when it comes to baking. Beneath that silken skin lies a great deal of moisture — wonderful for eating out of hand, but a challenge when folded into batters or layered beneath cake. Left...
by Helen Kain | Jun 26, 2025 | Cookies & Bars, Summer Recipes
There’s something irresistibly American about cherries in summertime — and what better way to celebrate than with these Cherry Crumb Bars, served on West Elm’s delightfully cheeky Patriot plates? With a buttery shortbread base, juicy filling, and golden crumble top,...
