Gail Simmonsā€™ Plum Tart

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AUGUST 21, 2012 9:25AM

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Whenever I’ve interviewed anyone who has been a contestant on “Top Chef” or any of its spin-offs, they’ve invariably described judge Gail Simmons in the exact same way: A total sweetheart. So, it’s only fitting then to take a moment to enjoy a sweet tart from a sweetheart. This simple yet spectacular dessert is from Simmons’ memoir, “Talking [...]