“Even the most arrogant female writer has to work overtime to build an ego that is robust enough to get her through January, never mind all the way to December.”
“Some mothers go mad because the world that made them feel worthless is the same world with which their children fall in love.”
Galettes were my introduction to the world of pastry and are still one of my favorite things to make. These single-crust pies are so easy that most kids can make them with very little supervision, and the fact that they are supposed to look rustic is a bonus for those who don’t feel confident making a pie crust. The possibilities for filling a fruit galette are endless, but I’ve chosen mixed berries because they bake up so well and are so pretty. Once you’ve made one galette, you’ll be hooked! Note that you need to allow time to make and chill the pastry before assembling and baking the galettes. You can make the pastry the day before if you like.
This recipe calls for Sweet Shortcrust Pastry, which can be found here.
Like the savory version of this pastry, this is an extremely versatile tart dough, and you can use it for all sorts of desserts—from simple recipes like the Mixed Berry Galettes (p. 123) or the Mini Jam Tarts (p. 74) to something a little more refined like the Strawberry Tart (p. 129). The possibilities for this are endless.
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Floral and delicately fragrant lavender balanced by the distinct sweet-tart flavour of blueberry liqueur make up this elegant coupe cocktail.
Wouldn't it be nice to surprise your Valentine with breakfast in bed? But what if Valentine's Day falls on a Wednesday and it's another chaotic morning getting everyone out the door on time and getting the dog walked and you're running late for work and the dishwasher breaks and you can't find your other shoe let alone recite a love poem to someone? That's the perfect time to slip your other half a homemade pop tart and blow them a kiss. Life's busy.
Note: You will need a 5-inch heart-shaped cutter, a tiny heart-shaped cutter (optional), 1 (11-x-17-inch) rimmed cookie sheet lined with parchment paper