Mallory's 15th birthday dinner in "The Sunroom," Douglas, MA

Susie and I drove up to Douglas, MA, this past Monday evening to help Mallory celebrate her 15th year on earth. The food was wonderful, company lively and Mallory was pretty much all smiles the entire evening.


Dorothy made Mallory's favorite: pasta with red sauce, Caesar Salad and garlic toast

35 days to go. . .


French Tarte - April 6 2013

The French Tarte was back in full swing this past Saturday -- a gorgeous day, cool but sunny and lots of product moved out the door. But of course it's not about volume, it's about quality and keepin' it small and hands-on.
Gateau basque before . . .

. . . and after


pain aux raisins before and. . .

. . . and after

cocoa hazelnut financier

apricot ginger financier

brioche with pastry cream and berries before . . . 




. . . and after!



Lee keeping the product movin'

croissant aux amandes


tartre au citron

caramel and dried cherry sugar buns

chausson aux pommes

Chihuly in the Japanese Garden

We returned to Meijer Gardens recently to finish off our tour of the Chihuly sculptures, this time focusing on the Japanese Garden. new take...