Hihi friends! How was your weekend? Ours was a mix of a little work, a lot of nailbiting to this movie, some early prep for the Mid-Autumn Festival, and copious amounts of iced yuanyang via Season with Spice’s fantastic mix (so good!). Between my early mooncake-making and the ridiculously cool weather we’re still enjoying in New York, I feel like I’m getting confused with the seasons. Is it still spring? Wait, is it already fall? In an effort to get in the swing of summer things while it’s still around, I made these raspberry tarts — and they’re up today in a little guest post on one of my favorite, favorite blogs, Adventures in Cooking!
If you’re not familiar with Eva’s blog, stop reading and go right now. Eva has such an artistic eye and an endless imagination for exciting flavor pairings, not to mention a gift for baking some of the most beautiful cakes I’ve ever seen. Her gorgeous work has been a wellspring of inspiration since the beginning of this little blog, so to say that I’m honored to contribute something is an understatement. I’m kind of still pinching myself.
When Eva asked me if I’d consider doing a guest post while her kitchen was under renovation, I tried to come up with something that would pay adequate homage to the lovely and wonderfully original creations she comes up with. I’ve heard for awhile how well cardamom goes with berries (just look at these beauties here and here) so given my recent appreciation for it (and wealth of pods in my cupboard), I thought I’d give the raspberry jam in these tarts a little twist. To me the best kinds of flavor pairings are the ones that don’t taste like x-and-y together, but become a whole new taste of their own, and I think cardamom does exactly that to raspberry — the result isn’t a duet of flavors, but a deeper, richer raspberry jam that evolves as you taste it. I loved it. Hop over to Eva’s blog for the recipe, and have a lovely Monday!
stephanie
gorgeous as always cynthia!! i LOVE your small batch baking. raspberry and cardamom together sound divine. and YES! to that coffeetea mix from season with spice. so good!!!
tworedbowls
omg I can’t get enough of it! Pretty sure our little jar is already half gone and I just got it… hahaha. And thank you so much for always making me smile, Steph!!! <3
alanafixfeastflair
You had me at cardamom!! Your combination of raspberry, cardamom and almond sounds perfect. And why haven’t I heard of yuanyang? Definitely ordering this asap!
tworedbowls
Yuanyang is so so good!! You’ll love it. HK-ers know how to do food right..
Liz @ Floating Kitchen
Stunning photos. And the mix of cardamom with raspberries sounds incredible!
tworedbowls
Thank you so much, Liz!
Joyti
We’re having a non-summer with cool, cloudy weather here too. And these tarts look great – raspberry? cardamom? LOVE!!!
tworedbowls
It’s weird, isn’t it? But I kind of love it. (Especially now that cloudy days mean excellent photo-taking conditions!) Also, HUGE congrats on taking the bar!!! I hope you’re savoring freedom right now, Joyti!
Todd
Standing ovation Cynthia. Just hopped over to Eva’s site to check out the rest of the post. You destroyed the internet today!! (obviously n a good way..haha)
tworedbowls
Hahaha, you’re too kind!! Thanks so much, Todd 🙂
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
Gorgeous tarts, what a fab flavor combo!
molly yeh
gahhh these photos are NUTS.
tworedbowls
<3!!!
Pang @ circahappy
Yes, I clicked over to Eva’s blog, but I still need to come ‘here,’ too. Wonderful photos, Cynthia <3 <3 <3
I now have a lovely Monday 🙂
tworedbowls
And that is why you are just the loveliest 🙂 Thank you so much for your sunshine, Pang!
Sarah @ SnixyKitchen
You definitely met your goal – these tarts look dainty and gorgeous, Cynthia. I love putting cardamom into my desserts; I’ve paired it with mango and strawberries, but never raspberries – surely need to try that next!
tworedbowls
Ooh, both mango and strawberry sound like killer combos! Thanks so much, Sarah!
cheri
Hi Cynthia, love adding cardamom to baked goods, the flavor is so good. Your tarts look amazing.
tworedbowls
I’m hooked now! I want to try it in everything 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by, Cheri!
Tieghan
These are just stunning!! I love min baked goods and these are so cute. Headed to check the post out obviously!
tworedbowls
Thanks so much, Tieghan! 🙂
Ala
I love you both so much! Jk that was creepy–I love both of you platonically. And oh so much. And summer recipes–yes please, since Mother Nature is clearly experiencing menopause (hot flashes, anyone? No? Okay). Anyway, so proud of your partnership–off to visit Eva now!
tworedbowls
HAHA! She is definitely menopausal. But I’m loving the cool spells 🙂 Thank you so much for the kind words, Ala!
whiskandshout
Stunning photography! Will definitely be heading over to Eva’s for the recipe 🙂
tworedbowls
Thanks so much, Medha! 🙂
Courtney @ Neighborfood
It has been way too long since I popped over to this lovely space. Your pictures always inspire and soothe me, somehow. The one with the rainy window in the background is divine. Thanks for introducing us to Adventures too!
tworedbowls
Courtney! These are such lovely words. You’ve made my day. Thank you so much — I hope you’re doing wonderfully!
dinnersforwinners
Golly these are so beautiful! Cardamom and raspberry, I love it! I don’t bake desserts often… I need to make time for these beauties 🙂 Your photography work continues to progress and refine — I didn’t even know it could be better than it was! Go girl! OK and re: Snowpiercer? When I saw the poster in the IMDB link I thought for SURE it was Michael Fassbender — but hello, Chris Evans? Well isn’t he looking…. lovely 😉 Hahahaha
tworedbowls
Sophie, you’re too sweet! Words like these (oh gosh, progress!) are so meaningful to me — thank you so much. And I lol’ed at your Chris Evans comment!!! hahaha. I know, I was shocked when I found out it was him, too! So different from his squeaky clean Captain America persona! You should watch the movie if you get the chance — he was great!
Cate @ Chez CateyLou
Cynthia these little tarts are gorgeous! The flavors you used sound absolutely delicious. I love cardamom but don’t use it enough – I really need to use it more! Going to check out Eva’s blog now!
tworedbowls
Thank you so much, Cate!! I hope you’re doing splendidly 🙂
Nik@ABrownTable
Isn’t the cardamom the best! I loved your photos and the post on Eva’s blog. That photograph with the jar and the window is beautiful!
Kristan
yes yes yes!!! So beautiful!! Headed over to adventures in cooking right now!
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health
these look beautiful..wish i had one right now.
Graham @ Glazed & Confused
Cool weather? I’m more than jealous. Currently drowning in this miserably hot + humid city.
These would be such a good cure though! 😉
Marta @ What should I eat for breakfast today
Oh I saw it already, your pictures are amazing 🙂
Nancy @ gottagetbaked
Sorry to hear the summer’s been subpar over on your end, Cynthia. What’s happening with the weather?! We usually have cool and rainy summers in Vancouver but it’s been absolutely gorgeous this year (yeah, I’ll stop rubbing it in now). I’m in love with these tarts and your beautiful photos. Heading over to read your guest post and meet Eva!
Our Food Stories
oh my…it looks so delicious & the pictures are very beautiful dear! great work!
love evas blog as well <3
x
laura&nora
posie
I want to just live inside this post, because cardamom & almonds make me swoon and this pictures….just, beyond.
Julia Olsen
Looks awesome!!
Denise
My girlfriends and I are always sharing food blogs we find. Our favorites include Smitten Kitchen and Cooking With Mr. C. I’m going to tell them about your blog. It’s great !! Denise
Joanna
The recipe sounds awesome but…I think I’ve fallen in love with the photographs! If I could taste the cake now, I’m sure I’d fall in love with it too! Falling in love is so easy, and I have a boyfriend! 😉
Connie @ Sprig and Flours
Your photography is stunning as always! I love mini-everything! These tarts look and sound incredible. I cannot wait to stuff my face with them!