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At the Opposite of Autumn: Apple Cookies
I realize we’re at the opposite point on the calendar from apple season, but I can’t help thinking of my favorite time of year amid this relentless rain. After all, the warmest time in Berkeley tends...
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Cranberry Clove Cookies
After each visit to see family for the holidays, my husband and I are ever grateful to head home with full bellies and a car packed with leftovers, from stuffing and gravy to containers of cranberry...
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Fresh Tomato Spice Cake
It’s been hard not to notice the abundance of tomatoes in season lately. I’ve seen vibrant varieties of colors and shapes at farmers markets, grocery stores, and gardens of green-thumbed friends....
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Turkish Coffee Meringues
I’ve always thought of Turkish coffee as a special occasion sort of drink. It’s not just coffee: it’s extra robust coffee that’s often spiced, sweetened, and presented in pretty little mugs. And...
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A Sweet Slice of Egg Nog (Cake)
Here is a cake I created as a tribute to one of my favorite seasonal treats. As the holidays near, I find myself anxiously awaiting the arrival of egg nog — anticipating its rich, creamy sweetness and...
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Orange Cardamom Cookies
While planning my annual holiday baking menu several years ago, I found myself pondering the exquisite versatility of cardamom: an ingredient I’d tasted as it splendidly sang in both savory and sweet...
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Mulberry Oat Cookies
After a recent dinner out, my dad and I popped into a tiny grocery store and picked up a random sampling of items: Mexican cactus fruit, strangely flavored popsicles (think salted chili cucumber), and...
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