beckyThis vegetarian puff pastry pithivier recipe with mushrooms, leeks, potatoes, and cheese makes an impressive (but easy!) weeknight dinner. What Inspired This Savory Pithivier Recipe? I originally posted this pithiver recipe in the spring of …
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Pastry School Diary – Superior Pâtisserie, Weeks 9-12
Hello, friends. It’s been awhile. It’s amazing how much things have changed since my last blog post. At this point, and after all that’s been happening, exams feel like a lifetime ago. (In reality, it’s …
Pastry School Diary – Superior Pâtisserie, Weeks 7-8
A year or so ago, I took an excellent multi-day sugarwork course with Chef Kathryn Gordon at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City. I immediately took to the creative nature of the …
Clotted Cream Fudge
A recipe for clotted cream fudge, a traditional British style fudge made from clotted cream, golden syrup, and unrefined caster sugar. Delicious, easy to make, and ideal for gifting! What Is Clotted Cream Fudge? I …
Apple Turnover Recipe (Chaussons aux Pommes)
Filled with a spiced poached apple-raisin compote, this flaky puff pastry apple turnover recipe offers a warm, rustic addition to any brunch or breakfast spread. Or, pair with vanilla ice cream for a simple dessert. …
Pastry School Diary – Superior Pâtisserie, Weeks 5-6
Weeks five and six, and the Superior Pastry afternoon tea party! I’m now sure how we’ve hit mid-term already, but here we are. Week Five: Exam Dishes We spent week five focusing on creating the …
Rebecca Frey is a freelance recipe developer, food writer, photographer, stylist, and pastry chef. She earned the Diplôme de Pâtisserie (French Pastry Techniques Diploma) from Le Cordon Bleu London in 2020 and an MSc in Culinary Innovation from Birkbeck, University of London in 2022, where she focused her dissertation research on Pennsylvania Dutch recipes. She also holds a Professional Chocolatier’s Certificate from Ecole Chocolat. Rebecca has developed recipes for websites including Serious Eats, The Spruce Eats, Wine Enthusiast, and others. Follow her on Instagram @bastecutfold.