Inspiration: I wanted to do a dessert that reminded me of fall while avoiding the now-ubiquitous flavor of pumpkin pie spice. Elements: pumpkin cake, mascarpone-pear cream, poached pears, cranberry gel, brown butter gelato, honey sesame tuile Concept: I started with a pumpkin cake that is flavored with olive oil, lemon zest, and cinnamon. The flavor... Continue Reading →
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 →