The Book Bender

Pairing literature with food and drink

Category Archives: Desserts

Dec. 24

Salted apple-cider caramels for Christmas

It’s Christmas eve, and even I have finished my holiday shopping. Mostly. At least for all the people I’ll see tomorrow. Every year, I hope I get my act together for the holidays: a Christmas tree erected, witty cards sent, … Continue reading

Oct. 28

Caramel cake means ‘treat yo’ self’

I was recently in Utah, at a trading post off a highway in the middle of nowhere, holding a pair of Zuni turquoise earrings and wondering whether I’d regret not buying them, when a friend turned to me and said, … Continue reading

Jul. 11

Dark chocolate torte to melt away worries

Posted on by Katrina

I found this torte recipe a few years ago, and it’s never gotten too dusty in the recipe box. (And selfishly, the reason I’m posting this is exactly that: I have to unearth the recipe every few months, so publishing … Continue reading

Mar. 28

Meyer lemon curd

Posted on by Katrina

Remember when I said I would post a Meyer lemon curd recipe soon? Well, soon turned out to be a few 11 days. Whoops! I’m finding that I haven’t yet adjusted to daylight-saving time, a springtime transition I crave by … Continue reading

Nov. 19

Crispy oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips to sweeten farewells

Friday was one of my coworker’s last day at the office, so I set about to make a flourless chocolate torte and some cookies for a person I’m very sad to see leave. The torte has been a regular in … Continue reading