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Katherine Sacks finds joy in mastering classic technique and believes in life lived to cook. You can read her thoughts on that at lavitacucinare.com. Contact Katherine at Katherine.sacks@gmail.com if you have any baking questions.

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Savory pastry dough recipe

Fall is the perfect time to turn those root vegetables, leafy greens and sweet onions into a savory tart or rich quiche. This crumbly, peppery pastry...
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Apple and persimmon pie recipe

Nothing says fall like apple pie. This year, try a variation on the classic by adding persimmons. An orange-red, pumpkin-shaped fruit, persimmons are...
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Pumpkin whoopie pies with chocolate stout cream

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Chilly days full of changing, colorful leaves and warm, apple cider speak of the lush hills of the New England countryside. A Pennsylvania Amish...
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Secret Weapons: tools of the trade

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In the baker's kitchen, there are certain tools that are a must. Armed with the right utensils, any task can be a...
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Gourmet magazine to close, the end of an institution

Yesterday was a tough day for the baking and cooking world, as Conde Nast announced Gourmet magazine, a food...
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Whole Wheat Challah recipe

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Inspiration from the recent Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah lends itself to this moist, sweet Challah recipe. Challah is a traditional braided bread,...
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End of Summer Lasagna recipe

As the last days of summer go by, the farmers markets are full of rich, flavorful tomatoes. Farmers markets offer customers a wide array of heirloom...
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Bake your own bread: Honey and whole wheat bread recipe

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With more and more attention focused on sustainable and responsible living, looking at the food you eat has never been more prominent. Producing for...
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Skip the ice cream, cool down with semifreddo

Whisk a few eggs together, sweetened and held by honey, and lightened with whipped heavy cream and you'll have semifreddo. With an airy mousse...
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End of summer peach pie recipe

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Showcase gorgeous summer peaches and berries with a golden pie. This buttery pie dough is not only easy to work with, but it's tender, flaky crumb...
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