Strawberry Rhubarb Lattice Tart

“Strawberry & Rhubarb” is one of my favorite flavor combinations.  Every spring I eagerly look for the arrival of rhubarb at the markets.  Last year I made strawberry rhubarb hand-pies which were delicious!  This year I thought it would be nice to make a full tart and then to top it with a lattice crust.  I imagined how beautiful the bright pinkish red fruit would look peaking through the lattice, and indeed it turned out to be... [Read More...]

Meyer Lemon Tart

I made this lemon tart using Meyer Lemons which are not as tart as standard lemons.  Their skin is also deeper in shade which helps to make the tart a very bright yellow.  I love this tart, its texture, its flavor, and its crust.  I made it to bring to my sisters home for a visit.  Her four year old son was at school while I was there, but as I was driving home, I got the sweetest little phone call from him… P.J.:  ”Auntie Natie,... [Read More...]

Chocolate Caramel Tart

              This was amazing… Just amazing. I absolutely loved this tart - perfect.             I don’t know what the best part of this tart is. Was it the crust - soft, hard, and crumbly all at the same time. Chocolaty enough yet not too sweet for the caramel. Was it the caramel - just the perfect consistency, sweetness, and color. Was it the chocolate ganache - smooth, velvety and rich. Or yet was it the grey sea... [Read More...]