Créme Brûlée Tart

I used to build stained glass windows; before that I made pottery and painted. Now, for some reason, I cook. Any act of creation is equal, no matter the medium. Even when the outcome is uncertain, the process is one of discovery and exploration. At the best times, the self is lost in the simplicity…

White Chocolate Mint Brûlée

When I asked my friend what sort of dessert he would like for his birthday, he simply said, “Crispy”.  My first thoughts ran to cookies, but then I remembered the delightful versatility of creme brûlée. Its delicate crust is nothing if not crispy and the range of flavors is limitless. I chose to make this…