Umami In The Pastry Kitchen
A well-crafted dessert menu displays artistry in flavor and execution to present desserts that marry with the restaurant’s philosophy while reflecting the season. As old desserts fall flat on our jaded palates, pastry chefs must adapt and add new techniques to their arsenal. An apple pie can be deconstructed and re-imagined every which way to... Continue Reading →
How to Hack a Cronut
Presented by Ideas in Food: https://twitter.com/ideasinfood/status/380015756815003648 Brilliant.
Candied Pumpkin (Rachal)
Rachal is an Armenian pumpkin candy, although the pumpkin is not candied in the traditional sense. The pumpkin is first soaked in slaked lime for 24 hours. The pickling lime does just what the name suggests: it keeps the pumpkin firm and crisp so that it retains its shape and texture after candying. The pumpkin... Continue Reading →
Sweet Corn-Lemon Thyme Gelato
For some strange reason, corn is one of those foods that people prefer to be sweet, really sweet, but balk at the idea of using it in dessert. At least, this is true in the United States. Corn pudding is a traditional Brazilian dessert used to celebrate June Festivals, while corn ice cream and sweet... Continue Reading →
Buttery. Salted. Caramel. 