Crumb: buttery, silky, tender-crumbed with a soft melt
Perfect for: a rainy day that turns into a sleepless night; when evening becomes morning, and a slice of cake feels just right as you listen to the mourning doves.
Why this cake:
At the start of this cooler spring, we find ourselves longing for warmth that lingers, for the bright fruits we usually associate with the season. And yet, I keep coming back to the crisp, refreshing pears we’ve been lucky to enjoy. To me, a good pear is best captured gently, with soft layers of cake that elevate rather than overpower its flavor. That’s what you’ll find here: the subtle, caramelized, oxidative notes of Rivesaltes Ambre bringing balance and lift, keeping the richness in check so it never feels too sweet; delicate, like a few drops of early morning spring rain.
Ingredients & Sourcing:
Carolina Ground Shirley Soft Red Winter Wheat
Asheville, North Carolina
About the grain:
Shirley Red Wheat, soft and delicate with nutty sweetness, was developed by Virginia Tech for adaptability and resilience.
Crumb: buttery, silky, tender-crumbed with a soft melt
Perfect for: a rainy day that turns into a sleepless night; when evening becomes morning, and a slice of cake feels just right as you listen to the mourning doves.
Why this cake:
At the start of this cooler spring, we find ourselves longing for warmth that lingers, for the bright fruits we usually associate with the season. And yet, I keep coming back to the crisp, refreshing pears we’ve been lucky to enjoy. To me, a good pear is best captured gently, with soft layers of cake that elevate rather than overpower its flavor. That’s what you’ll find here: the subtle, caramelized, oxidative notes of Rivesaltes Ambre bringing balance and lift, keeping the richness in check so it never feels too sweet; delicate, like a few drops of early morning spring rain.
Ingredients & Sourcing:
Carolina Ground Shirley Soft Red Winter Wheat
Asheville, North Carolina
About the grain:
Shirley Red Wheat, soft and delicate with nutty sweetness, was developed by Virginia Tech for adaptability and resilience.
