Macarons, macarons! Of all of the French recipes I looked forward to learning in pastry school, one of the things I most wanted to learn was the proper technique for making a classic macaron cookie. …

costumes to confections
costumes to confections
Macarons, macarons! Of all of the French recipes I looked forward to learning in pastry school, one of the things I most wanted to learn was the proper technique for making a classic macaron cookie. …
A potato bread recipe with roasted garlic, olive oil, fresh herbs, crumbled blue cheese, and a sprinkling of coarse sea salt. This rustic loaf pairs nicely with salad or a bowl of soup for a …
A beautiful piped rainbow meringue wreath centerpiece to celebrate Pride. Learn how to make a meringue wreath with this step-by-step recipe. What Inspired This Rainbow Meringue Wreath? In my home cities of New York and …
Yesterday I attended a day course at Bread Ahead Bakery and School, located inside London’s Borough Market. I’ve followed this bakery on social media for years, added their cookbook to my Amazon wishlist, and even …
The first half of our Basic Pâtisserie final was a written (theory) exam, which covered everything we learned over the course of the term including recipes, methods, ingredients, health and safety, French terminology, etc. I …
Week 9: Petit fours, chestnut cake, ice cream, and macarons! After a long bank holiday weekend, week nine of Basic Pâtisserie began with an 8 am practical, where we made the chocolate chestnut cake we’d …