Rachael Coyle

A tart huckleberry drinking vinegar (you can try it with different berries) gives club soda some kick.

If you can't find currants (check the farmers' market first), use any other berry or a mix.

It takes some practice to produce a beautifully crimped pie crust, but galettes? Not so much: The more rustic they look, the better.

Heating the sugar before beating it into the egg whites creates an extra-glossy, stable meringue.