Making the world a little sweeter one pastry tip at at time.
Inside Arnaud Larher’s Kitchen – Image via YouTube. Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a French pastry shop? This video shows what a typical day is inside the kitchens of Arnaud Larher, a French pastry chef. I wish I could taste one …
Italian Ice – Equipment up for auction.Photo via Auction757.com. Upcoming auction via Auction 757: Rita’s Italian Ice. Listed is equipment from an Italian ice shop including machine for making Italian ice, refrigerators, ware racks, sinks, freezers, and other equipment. Probably a good start for opening …
I guess it was just a matter of time when the customization giant Zazzle when pastry on us – literally. You now have the ability to create “custom cakepops“, with all your artwork on them, along with choosing the cakepop cake and icing flavor, and …
I recently posted on the Old School Pastry blog the original recipe for “Some More” (S’mores) from the 1927 Girl Scout handbook Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts. It also has a wealth of info on starting, maintaining, and extinguishing campfires. Enjoy. 🙂
For those that saw the falling trend of gourmet cupcakes, the news of Crumbs Bakery closing down shouldn’t come as a shock. Just looking back on articles from 2013 from the Business Insider and Forbes about the cupcake trend in general and what business insiders …
Ripe nectarines and almonds combine for an easy yet gorgeous dessert. Substitute whatever nectarine or plums you have on hand in this recipe if white nectarines are not available. [yumprint-recipe id=’2′]
KitKat Decorated Train Covered in Cherry BlossomsImage Courtesy Neslte Using a KitKat candy bar as transit fare? Nestle came up with the idea after finding out that the bars were being traded in the spirit of encouragement. Beginning this month, riders in Northern Japan can …
I get requests for a stable clear glaze recipe for large production kitchens. Especially now with the fruit season, I’m sharing this one for everyone. This one is from a clipping I saved from Modern Baking magazine, the August 2007 edition. Because it is made …
These buttery and nutty financiers are a classic mignardise to serve after dinner, or on a pastry table. These are best served fresh. [yumprint-recipe id=’1′]
Here are two upcoming auctions from Auction 757 and Scott Freeman Auctioneers: Newport News – May 21, 2014. Located at the Governor’s Inn. Limited restaurant equipment, lots of household furnishings. Norfolk – June 3, 2014. Located in Norfolk, VA. Restaurant equipment, convection ovens, steam table, …
Last minute auction – Combo DJ Equipment and Restaurant Supply – mixed auction from different consignors. Full list of items up for auction include Vulcan ThermAir electic convection oven Heated Baker’s case on wheels Wisco cookie / toaster oven m#560B Alma Espresso/Cappuccino/Coffee machine m#ALMA Oyster …
I’ll admit it – I’ve always wanted to share this phrase: fortune cookie lottery winner. A woman from the Bronx won a $2 million lottery prize, earning her a $1.2 lump sum payout, from the numbers she got from a fortune cookie. I guess …
Betty Hallock reports from the LA Times on the resurgence of the pastry chef. After some rough years, conditions are just right for the return of those responsible for diners’ sugargasms. The proof is in, so to speak, the pudding. http://www.latimes.com/food/la-fo-pastry-chefs-20131228-dto,0,4872590.htmlstory#ixzz2pvJZd0Be Great read – with …
