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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

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Strawberry-Coconut Sorbet

More often than not, recipes are borne out of what’s in the cupboard or refrigerator.  And such goes this strawberry-coconut sorbet.  I had just purchased a flat of strawberries at a local farmer’s market. In the cupboard was a can … Continue reading

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Candied Citrus

It’s been a busy past few weeks and I’ve been a bit absent from my blog.  Before I talk about candied citrus, let me tell you what I’ve been doing. First and foremost, I’ve been teaching – a lot!  Last … Continue reading

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Cacao Nib Nougatine

Several years ago when I was a fledgling pastry cook, I worked at The Wauwinet Inn, a small Relais-Chateau hotel on Nantucket Island.  The inn, frequented by elite and celebrities who wanted to escape (the Zagats were regular guests), was … Continue reading

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Caramels

All about soft caramels and a chocolate caramel recipe using Theo Chocolate. Continue reading

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