A fruit loved and feared

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

The apricot inspires superstitions and scrumptious desserts

Southern comfort

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Its origins are murky, but there’s no doubt Texas sheet cake is a funeral food

Sicilian sensation

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Fortified wine flavors this Italian gelato

Snicker all you want

By Phil Newton on June 26, 2020 Filed Under: Dessert Island Leave a Comment

But these funny-named cookies are seriously good

A study of strudel

By Phil Newton on May 29, 2020 Filed Under: Dessert Island Leave a Comment

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You’re the apfelstrudel of mein eye.” – “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” (1968)

It’s Austrian to the core, but this apple dessert is the official pastry of Texas

Triple the yum

By Phil Newton on April 24, 2020 Filed Under: Dessert Island Leave a Comment

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The time it takes to make this cheesecake is worth it [Read more…]

Get rich quick

By Phil Newton on March 28, 2020 Filed Under: Dessert Island Leave a Comment

Chocolate and caramel dress up this humble dessert

In sweet pursuit

By Phil Newton on February 22, 2020 Filed Under: Dessert Island Leave a Comment

This baker and biker travels Texas roads in search of the perfect pie

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

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