A caffeinated confection

By Phil Newton on January 25, 2020 Filed Under: Dessert Island Leave a Comment

The simplicity of this Italian dessert allows for creative deviations

A posher pie?

By Phil Newton on December 28, 2019 Filed Under: Dessert Island Leave a Comment

Photo by Jennifer Reynolds

Once served in homes of nobility, tarts have a long and tasty history

Quintessentially English

By Phil Newton on November 23, 2019 Filed Under: Dessert Island Leave a Comment

Photo by Jennifer Reynolds

In the United Kingdom, mincemeat pie still rules as a Christmas dessert

A day-old delight

By Phil Newton on October 26, 2019 Filed Under: Dessert Island Leave a Comment

Photo by Jennifer Reynolds

This French pastry wows crowds and works for breakfast or dessert

Unexpectedly edible

By Phil Newton on September 28, 2019 Filed Under: Dessert Island Leave a Comment

This cheesecake flouts the rules in the most delicious way

A religious experience

By Phil Newton on August 24, 2019 Filed Under: Dessert Island 2 Comments

Photo by Jennifer Reynolds

How a vow of poverty led to a rich, Portuguese pastry

A sweet mystery

By Phil Newton on July 27, 2019 Filed Under: Dessert Island Leave a Comment

Who can take credit for inventing Key lime pie?

Out of this world

By Phil Newton on June 29, 2019 Filed Under: Dessert Island Leave a Comment

This sweet Southern snack pairs well with RC Cola

Scared of soufflés?

By Phil Newton on May 26, 2019 Filed Under: Dessert Island Leave a Comment

Photo by Jennifer Reynolds

This airy, rich dessert is easy to create

Taking measure

By Phil Newton on April 27, 2019 Filed Under: Dessert Island 1 Comment

How pound cake got its name