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Coconut Tuiles
At a recent gathering with friends, I mused about the possibility that cooking is mostly about caramelization. Certainly, this is true with baking. The golden crust on a baguette – caramelization. The color of a croissant – caramelization. Any well-baked … Continue reading
Posted in Cookies, General
Tagged baking, caramelization, coconut, cooking sugar, desserts, gluten development, gluten-free, honey, PCC Natural Markets
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Autumn Birthday Cake
Once a year I delve in a several-hour project – making my niece’s birthday cake. Proudly, I’ve made cakes for seven or her eight birthdays. Something different each year – girlie with pink and purple flowers, trains, animals, Tigger. We’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Cakes, Chocolate, General
Tagged autumn cake, autumn desserts, baking, birthday cake, chocolate, cooking sugar, desserts, fondant, food, Halloween cake, holiday baking, modeling paste, modelling chocolate, pastry, pumpkins cake
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White or Wheat
It used to be that the number one question I would get from my students is, “Do you watch Top Chef?” Thankfully, that question has taken a back seat to: “Can I make this with whole wheat flour?” This tell-tale … Continue reading
Posted in Chocolate, Cookies
Tagged baking, baking wtih whole grains, bread, chocolate, chocolate chip cookies, christmas cookies, ciabatta, desserts, Flour, pastry, whole wheat flour
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Holiday Breads
After a busy holiday, it’s time to recap a bit. Out of all of the wonderful treats I made this season (cookies, confections and things in between), I love my holiday breads best. They’re traditional which brings me back to … Continue reading
Posted in Bread, Cakes, Christmas, General
Tagged baking, bread, candied fruit, Christmas breads, christmas cookies, desserts, English bread, Flour, fruitcake, German bread, holiday baking, holiday breads, king's cake, Portuguese bread, stollen
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