Jennifer Reed is a South Florida pastry chef and proprietor of the Sugar Monkey. Every so often, she shares her thoughts on life, food, and the people who cook it. Ah, a high school class reunion… ...

The tart dough is a quick tart dough from my recipe book. This tart dough is very easy to make. But it may be difficult to slice nectarines thinly with a knife. Ingredients: 65g unsalted butter 40g ...

I featured this recipe from my mother-in-law a couple years ago. It is the most delicious and easy peach pie to make. You do not need any exotic ingredients, just fresh peaches. I’ve had requests for ...

This week’s Sugar High! column is a celebration of pie. And for good reason: Today is when the calendar aligns with the first three digits of one of the world’s most enchanting numbers: pi. Actually, ...

My mom makes the most fabulous peach pie. Peaches are notorious for being considered a "fussy fruit" to experienced pie bakers. If you aren't a pie-oneer, then maybe select a fuss-free fruit, like ...

This seasonal dessert marries two Mediterranean flavors: fresh, ripe figs and sweet peaches. The pastry crust is very forgiving and comes together in just a few minutes (though it has to be chilled ...

1. To prepare the crust: Put the flour, sugar, nutmeg and salt into a food processor and process for about 5 seconds. Add the butter and pulse until pea-size pieces remain. Use the pulse button on the ...