One of the most jarring things I’ve seen at the farmers markets since I moved here from New York hasn’t been some strange fruit or oddball vegetable. Indeed it has been something that, until I moved ...

Baked custards are silky, smooth, cooling, indulgent treats. They're somewhat fickle so you need a little patience. The accompanying fresh cherry sauce is easy. To make the custard and avoid curdling ...

Our Wine of the Week, Domaine Carneros 2005 Brut ($26), is all that anyone could want in a sparkler, classic, classy, accessible and refreshing. On first sip a suggestion of sweetness tickles the ...

If you're on the hunt for a classic Roman dessert, crostata ricotta e visciole is a must-try. It’s from the historic Roman ...

Preheat oven to 180 degrees C (350 degrees F). Toss cherries in maple syrup and roast for 10 minutes. Remove and cover until completely cool. Strain and reserve syrup. Beat cream cheese and ricotta ...

Guaranteed to have guests wanting more, this custard treat with ripe cherry notes will be a winner at any table. Image credit: Juicy Delicious This cherry and custard jelly dessert is a timeless ...

Sarah Jane's Bakery in Minneapolis offers up cherry dishes for cherry lovers big and small. Take your pick from the cherry pie, cherry turnover or cherry coffee cake. The cherry pie is about as ...

This election day, there’s only one vote to cast at Andy’s Frozen Custard. For two days only, November 4 th and 5 th, Andy’s is offering a treat that is chock full of our nation’s favorite lore: The ...

Mark Kurlansky is the author of "The Basque History of the World" (Penguin, 2001), among other books. His new book, "Boogaloo on Second Avenue: A Novel of Pastry, Guilt, and Music," will be published ...