A bûche de Noël, aka a Yule log, is a Christmastime tradition. It's most common in France, Belgium, and Switzerland, but its popularity has spread worldwide.
A simple, delicious chocolate chip cookie recipe from Erika Chan, one of two Outstanding Pastry Chefs in California this year; DIY or order from Rustic Canyon in LA.
Celebrate Swedish midsommar—the longest day of the year—with this delightful strawberry cake from Fredrik Berselius, chef-owner of Two Star Aska in Brooklyn