My summer of macaron making! This summer I set a goal for myself: Do something every day to improve my baking skills. I defined “something” as any number of things. Taking a class, watching a …
Choux Buns with Caramel and Pistachio
Pâte à choux (a.k.a. choux pastry) is a French pastry dough consisting of eggs, flour, butter, and water. It is used in a variety of baked goods. These include éclairs, cream puffs, croquembouche, and the …
Patriotic macarons for July 4th!
Macarons, macarons! Of all of the French recipes I looked forward to learning in pastry school, one of the things I most wanted to learn was the proper technique for making a classic macaron cookie. …
Meringue Rainbow Wreath Recipe for Pride Month
It’s June, and Pride celebrations are underway all around the globe! In London, rainbow flags are on display everywhere from pubs and restaurants to the Royal Opera House: And in New York, where the city …