A galette is one of those desserts that rewards you for not overthinking it. No pie dish, no crimping, no fuss, just good dough folded up around whatever the season is offering. This rectangular ...

You value independent local news, so become a sustainer today to power our newsroom. Fall is here, people. And that means it's time to start baking and braising. My apple tree was bursting with fruit ...

In thinking about what I thought about today’s Pie, it occurred to me that this exercise in making and commentary feels occasionally like a Chinese Revolutionary Guard exercise in self-criticism. And ...

A couple of weeks ago, I was out on the road in Northern California, heading southeast from Sacramento on Highway 16 toward the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. It’s a beautiful drive, and on that ...

This undated image provided by Modernist Cuisine shows an almond cherry cream pie. By early autumn, fresh almonds are pouring into markets by the ton. (AP Photo/Modernist Cuisine, Melissa Lehuta) This ...

I wasn’t much of a nut fan growing up. Aside from peanut butter, any kind of nut in any preparation received an instant “Ew!” from me. I have no idea why. Maybe my taste buds needed maturing, maybe I ...