When you have apples and pears…..make an apple pear cake?

Ann says
A while ago Orangette posted an apple cake that looked delicious.  And while I would have loved to have made it, I am lazy, and I made something up.  It put the idea in my head though.  Seriously, that lady posts delicious recipes.
So Abe and I were having a very relaxed weekend.  We made [...]

Five Basics

Abe says
Beyond the necessities in my kitchen I try to keep a few things on hand that make certain (sometimes occasional) food production immensely easier and more satisfying. It’s the gratification of having prepared far in advance, a vague approximation of a sous chef, or better, my superpower of choice. For heroic men and women [...]