I love pears. There is a moment when they are perfectly ripe, slightly firm, juicy and sweet. When cooked they take on another dimension as their flavor is enhanced. Certain…
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Pear Almond Cake
I have been making quatre quart (a French pound cake) since I was a little girl. The recipe is a family favorite and over the years I have adapted it…
Tiki Blinders at Test Pilot
Winter’s Don’t-Miss Drink At Test Pilot in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone, citrus is key. So are tropical fruits, Guyanese rum and absinthe foam. Owner Brandon Ristaino, who also owns The…