Websites

The Internet is an underutilized source of inspiration and creativity so I thought I would share some of my favorite finds:

Ideas in Food: This site is an underrated source of creativity. The authors host culinary workshops, participate in symposiums, and have written a book–Ideas in Food: Great Recipes and Why They Work. My favorite recipe find is: What IiF gluten-free flour mix. Here are some posts, old and new:

Peach Melba “Whoopie Pies”

Ice Cream and Fruit Leather

Loaded Rice Krispie Treats

The Idea Box (a worksheet for creating new recipes/ideas)

Egullet: An online culinary forum. It’s free to browse the forums but you must register for an account if you want to post and participate in the discussions. The site is geared towards amateur, professional cooks, and hobbyists alike.

Egullet Pastry and Baking Forum

Francisco Migoya: author of the recently published “The Elements of Dessert” and the blog “The Quenelle: Modern Pastry and Baking”. Even if you never make any of the dishes featured on his blog, you’ll always wonder, “What if?”

Perfect Pastry Cream

Fried Croissants

Modern Pastry: a visually fun ramble through the world of avant garde pastry. Hosted by Russell Karath