By Phaedra Letrou

This easy banana bread recipe is the perfect way to use up ripe bananas. It’s moist and loaded with chocolate chips.

By Phaedra Letrou

I'm a huge fan of New Haven-style pizza, particularly for its iconic crust—crispy on the outside, soft and chewy inside. At Zuppardi’s, they really get it right, which is why I love coming back. 

By Phaedra Letrou

This french almond tart has a delicious buttery crust with a rich almond cream, and fresh apricots.

By Phaedra Letrou

A creative writing piece.

By Phaedra Letrou

This delicious apple pie filled with caramelized apples and warm spices is perfect for Thanksgiving.

By Phaedra Letrou

Soft serve ice cream has always been more than a sweet treat for me – it’s a link to my childhood and a bridge between my family’s cultures. My dad, half-Norwegian and half-Greek, loved taking my sister and I for ice cream outings. 

By Phaedra Letrou

Hen and Heifer in Guilford stands as a small yet delightful haven for those seeking incredible pastries. The ambiance of this patisserie is inviting, a cozy space that draws you in with the aroma of freshly baked goods. The attention to detail in both the pastries and the décor sets a refined yet welcoming tone.

By Phaedra Letrou

This is a french twist on a pumpkin pie — I use traditional pastry dough instead of pie crust. It’s a sweeter change, but works really well with the pumpkin.

By Phaedra Letrou

This past summer, I worked at a bakery in London. In the bakery, the day started long before sunrise. As soon as I arrived, I’d dive into the rhythm of the work – turning on the ovens, tipping out brioche dough to shape cardamom buns, meticulously garnishing pastries with carefully sliced fresh fruit. It was a far cry from my typical mornings of the past three years at Yale where my hands would normally be typing on my laptop instead of shaping a tray of baguettes. 

By Phaedra Letrou

I promise if you make it, you will not be disappointed.

By Phaedra Letrou

Anyone who knows me knows I love setting people up on blind dates. And because I love food so much, people often ask me to recommend date night restaurants. So! Here are the places I most usually suggest. 

By Phaedra Letrou

My base recipe for granola.