Ahead of memorial day weekend with friends coming to visit and farmer’s markets brimming with fresh ingredients, we wanted to take the plunge and make a pie from scratch. Full disclosure: I make a bourbon pecan pie every Thanksgiving but that’s as far as my pie making experience goes. Pecan pie is probably the easiest to pull off… strawberry rhubarb with lattice crust, maybe not so much.
Read MoreToday the thermostat hit 70 degrees. New York City’s first flirtation with Spring has arrived and my girl friend and baker in crime Billur and I decided to create a Spring-inspired cake to celebrate…
Read MoreFebruary has been the busiest month at The Setting since launch. Traveling to London and Los Angeles and producing our first exhibition at Capsule has made for a very entertaining few weeks. Now that I’m finally catching my breath, I wanted to share one of my recipes from this year’s super bowl party. I chose this dessert because it was above and beyond everyone’s favorite…
Read MoreFor my dad’s birthday this past weekend, he told me that the only thing he wanted was for me to make him a carrot cake (from scratch)…
Read MoreToday I woke up to cold winds warning of the winter ahead. It’s not that I don’t enjoy certain aspects of the colder months but living in New York City, there is definitely a deep breath of preparation on that first truly brisk day…
Read MoreNow that it’s August, New York City is in high summer and there are days when the heat can be a bit overwhelming. I decided to cool off and experiment with a batch of ice cream sandwiches…
Read MoreIn honor of The Setting's launch, I wanted to create a my version of a celebratory cake.
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