Absolutely beautiful! I love how you described the tart - so poetic. Sorry about your oven door. I spilled pumpkin pie filling on my oven door once. What a huge mess it made.... I was so upset I literally had to walk away and tackle it on another day. My husband had to take the whole door apart. It was a huge project. I hope we never have to do it again! Anyway, If you get a chance, I finally posted my tart and would love if you stopped by.

I agree with you. The food processor can make things easier but sometimes I prefer to use my hands or a simple tool in order to feel the different textures. Swear words are useful in that they release so much fire...I'm with you on that one! Such beautiful photos...I can almost grab a slice through my screen!

i so love this recipe! and i love how you described it. i feel the same way about the lemon cake for the next book. and your photo is stunning!

orange cream squares mmm... what a great idea, i love the pan.

The falling icing sugar photo is wonderful !!! Agreeing with Faithy pastry looks a bit on the dry side… air exposure or bit too much flour in rolling or bit more liquid needed. Lol I haven't heard of Faithy's "vodka" in pastry before… but why not :)

Oh..i think your pastry looks a bit on the dry side. Maybe add a bit more water? I add vodka to mine. :)

Oh..i think your pastry looks a bit on the dry side. Maybe add a bit more water? I add vodka to mine. :)

Love the comments on your photos. Always a fun read.

Spectacular! I love your square tart pan! Did you read Raymond's post yet about the pastry chef at Chez Panisse and tart dough? I saw a video, think it was Dorie Greenspan but can't find it, on hand pressing in the dough. It was a lot of fun.