When you work in bakeries, sometimes you get requests for fake cakes or dummy cakes. It may be because someone wants a super huge cake even though a small number of guests are attending their wedding. It may be because they … Continue reading
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This is a video supplement to Chapter 1 from the book, Cake Decorating with Modeling Chocolate, which demonstrates how to make modeling chocolate out of chocolate + sugar syrup. The sugar syrup can be corn syrup, liquid glucose, golden syrup or rice syrup … Continue reading
I’d like to acknowledge my mum on this mother’s day and mums everywhere for that matter, since none of us would be here if it weren’t for them. If you are missing your mother today, I hope that you are … Continue reading
Skip straight to the recipes or read this introduction to modeling chocolate. Modeling Chocolate Modeling chocolate, also known as plastic chocolate, chocolate leather, or candy clay, is a soft, pliable confection made from chocolate and sugar syrup. It can be used in … Continue reading
The galette is a rustic, no-fuss, free-form tart. The crust contains cornmeal, which helps it withstand juicy fillings like berries and peaches. Any combination of berries or stone fruit will work in this simple dessert. Peaches just happen to have … Continue reading
This recipe is one of many easy weeknight dinners that can be baked in no time flat using whole wheat pita bread, freshly baked or frozen. With a preheated 500° F (260° C) oven, it only takes about five minutes to … Continue reading
Comparing store-bought pita bread to homemade pita bread is like stacking old cardboard up against fluffy pancakes. No contest. Fresh pita has a soft outer shell, a pillowy interior, and a round yeasty flavor. This recipe has an added dash of cardamom for … Continue reading
Spanakopita, a Greek pastry also known as spinach pie, is buttery rich on the outside and cheesy green on the inside. Although it takes considerable effort, spanakopita can be baked in advance then frozen so that when the unexpected company or cravings … Continue reading
When I find myself with too many vegetables (currently up to my eyeballs in zucchini and summer squash here), like a typical pastry chef, I start baking them into the center of things. This loaf is appropriate for breakfast, lunch, dinner, … Continue reading
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to get my recipe for a rich, not-too-sweet dark chocolate glaze that pours and sets well. It maintains its shiny luster due to the inclusion of oil. Here are some photos of … Continue reading