The Fresh Spread

Deeply Roasted Orange Chili Almonds

September is the peak of the almond season in the United States. If you are fortunate enough to have fresh almonds readily available to you, enjoy them! Those that do not have an almond harvest underway can still enjoy the tasty, nut-like seed in a number of ways. One of my favorite methods is soaking ...

Vanilla-Roasted Pears with Spiced Cream

Pears are an autumnal delight. I read a poem about pears today, and it inspired me to share one of my favorite pear preparations with you. It’s all the things I love about fruit desserts — simple, impressive, and delicious. Sometimes I’ll sub out the sugar with honey, just because honey is tasty (just don’t ...