1. Butter a 9"x2" cake pan or cast-iron skillet. (Do not use a springform cake pan for this cake, as the caramel will leak out of the sides). Line the pan with a circle of parchment paper. Arrange the ...

My grandfather died in April. He was 100. The span of Philip Pines’s life is almost unfathomable, a century of service (World War II veteran, history teacher), family (father, grandfather and ...

This pear cake is perfect—it will make you fall in love with baking. It is moist and homemade with simple ingredients, ideal ...

The pear is one of those fruits that go unnoticed in the fruit bowl, but as soon as you try them cooked, they are completely transformed. Its natural sweetness, juicy texture and soft aroma that ...

Fresh California pears are now in season. From left, the pears are: Forelle, Bosc, Red and Bartlett. Bill Hogan MCT Pears need patience. It’s tempting to grab one – at the farmstand, grocery store or ...