Month: August 2011

Converting temperatures from Celsius to Fahrenheit, and Back Again

Converting temperatures from Celsius to Fahrenheit, and Back Again

We all know baking something at the proper temperature is a good thing. But how do you convert a temperture in Celsius if it is in Fahrenheit, or in Fahrenheit if it is Celsius? A simple conversion can be done online through the many different 

Haikus and Pastry: One Sweet Facebook Contest

Haikus and Pastry: One Sweet Facebook Contest

What does a Haiku (you know, the 3 line 5/7/5 syllable poem) and a pastry dessert have in common? They both are the basis for “One Sweet Facebook Contest” presented by Dessert Professional. What is the assignment? Pose a picture of something that you’ve “made, baked, cooked, 

Chocolate Tempering Marble Method (Tabling): Chef Schorner

Chocolate Tempering Marble Method (Tabling): Chef Schorner

I always referred to this method as the ‘marble method’ since I tempered the chocolate on a slab of marble or on a marble table. It’s also referred to as ‘tabling’ since the chocolate is worked on a flat surface, i.e. a marble table. Here 

Bakery for Sale: Brooklyn, NY

Bakery for Sale: Brooklyn, NY

This listing is from ReAction International: Bakery for Sale in Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, NY 900 square feet on first floor and a basement, at $244.44/sq. ft. $220,000 asking price Turn-key Retail bakery only (no baking on premises)

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Lining a Rectangular Tart Mold

Lining a Rectangular Tart Mold

I recently made a savory tomato tart with mozzerella for the family. Big hit, especially with the kids who have suddenly found anything with fresh tomatoes heaven (last year it was barely edible…). The first thing I did was line the pastry mold with pie