Apple cider (the American kind!) is one of those flavors that just perfectly captures the essence of fall. Mulled cider, cider donuts, cider bread, cider cocktails…the possibilities are endless. This recipe is a twist on …
Pastry School Diary – Superior Pâtisserie, Weeks 3-4
Week three of Superior Pâtisserie kicked off with everyone’s favorite night…cheese night! The cheese lecture, given by Tom Badcock of Harvey & Brockless, is always a highlight of the term. For the Superior lecture, we …
Sparkling Rosé Dark Chocolate Truffles
Original post published February 14th, 2019. Post last updated on December 8th, 2023. Happy Valentine’s Day! Anyone else craving chocolate…and wine? These super simple (but fancy-looking!) truffles are perfect for gifting, or for bringing to …
Buttercream Easter Eggs
Original post published March 31, 2018. Post last updated on December 10th, 2023. Growing up, these chocolate-dipped buttercream Easter eggs were a family favorite. An annual holiday tradition, I looked forward to making them every …
Chocolate Peppermint Christmas Lollipops
Original post published December 10th, 2017. Post lated updated on December 14th, 2023. Last week I went on a bit of a holiday chocolatemaking binge. In a couple of days, I made chocolate bars, candied …