Archive - the clove coterie

June 2025

Lychee & Hibiscus Semlor

Sweet, Swedish-style brioche buns stuffed with lychee jam filling and hibiscus-infused whipped cream.

Jun 28 •

Brûléed Fig Brownies

Rich, fudgy brownies with swirls of fig jam and slices of brûléed black mission figs.

Jun 26 •

Perfume Cakes: Black Saffron

A cake inspired by the notes of Byredo's Black Saffron.

Jun 19 •

Pistachio, Cherry, & Basil Shortcakes

Flakey, pistachio shortcakes filled with softly whipped vanilla bean chantilly and basil macerated dark sweet cherries. An elevated take on the summer…

Jun 12 •

Vanilla Cake with Strawberry, Fig, & Brown Butter Tonka Bean

Classic vanilla bean olive oil sponge brushed with vanilla bean cake soak, filled with strawberry & fig jam, and frosted in a brown butter tonka bean…

Jun 9 •

Cinema Cakes: Practical Magic

Coconut vanilla bean sponge, lime cake soak, blackberry, lime, & mint coulis, salted maple Swiss meringue buttercream. A cake inspired by the film…

Jun 6 •

May 2025

My Holistic Kitchen Essentials

A comprehensive list of my current non-toxic kitchen non-negotiables .

May 31 •

Octopus & Fennel Stew

Octopus, fennel, San Marzanos, alliums, and aromatics simmered until rich and unctuous. A fresh, simple, and impressive main course.

May 29 •

Caramelized Date & Black Cocoa Einkorn Loaf Cake with Vanilla Bean Creme Fraiche Icing

Deep chocolate einkorn flour loaf cake studded with caramelized medjool dates and wrapped in a luscious blanket of vanilla bean glaze.

May 24 •

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