On the eve of our country’s Independence Day, I, like many other Americans, find myself reflecting on what we mean by the words independence, liberty, and freedom. Just two weeks ago, we were celebrating Juneteenth. Almost a century separates these two commemorative moments (and all …
When I was a kid, there was no shortage of new Easter dresses, patent leather Mary Janes with short white socks, and frilly bonnets to mark the holiday. Think pastel pink, yellow, and green linen with delicately embroidered details. Oh, and there were Easter speeches, …
Each visit to New York has always included popping into a sweet shop for a little bit of chocolate, pastry or cookie. So much so that I’ve contemplated writing a little black book on sweets alone in NYC. Some desserts trend so much that there are legions of fans lined around the block of celebrated shops. Anyone else enjoys the cronut from Dominique Ansel? There’s a lovely version in the image above.
Other desserts are old classics like flaky croissants, palmiers or lemon tarts with delicious examples found in the most unlikely places. We’re here for it all.
Here are a few beauties from the last decade.
