A Well-Read Tart

A Food and Book Lover’s Blog

Classic French Eclairs (Recipe Inspired by EVERYONE IS LYING TO YOU)

Skip the fancy French bakery, Tartlets: we’re making Classic French Éclairs at home. It’s easy. REALLY. It’s super easy. If you’ve made my Raspberry Rose Profiteroles (or any other kind of choux pastry), these eclairs will be a walk in the park for you. If you haven’t, well… it's time to learn some new (easy!) skills.     Why are Classic French Éclairs the book-inspired recipe for Everyone Is Lying To You? I was tempted...

Easy Raisin Rugelach (Recipe Inspired by MIRROR ME)

Hi, my name is CJ, and I’m a Raisin Rugelach addict. And I’m so happy about it. How have I gone 41 years of my life  -- while living in North Jersey – without experiencing good rugelach before?? I may have tried some supermarket rugelach here and there, but obviously none of it was very memorable. Now I know why – I never had homemade rugelach before. My eyes have been opened.   Why is Raisin Rugelach the book-inspired recipe for...

Raspberry Rose Profiteroles (Recipe inspired by THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LA RUE)

Making Raspberry Rose Profiteroles is back-breaking work. Wait, no, I’m totally kidding! These profiteroles are my first book-inspired recipe since my back surgery, so let’s just say that easing back into food blogger life is…interesting. I actually picked Raspberry Rose Profiteroles to launch my comeback because they are so super easy to make.   My long-standing love for profiteroles There was a time I made profiteroles on the...