“Come Out of Hibernation with a Colorful Class at the French Pastry School.” This is the caption on the sweet-sounding invite we just received from Chicago’s French Pastry School. The class is for pastry enthusiasts and takes place over three days in April. “There’s a rumor out there that French macarons and other international cookies [...]
Entries from March 2012
Fundamentals of Macarons and Cookies from around the World
March 31st, 2012 · No Comments · Events, French Macarons, Professional Baking
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Making Marzipan Carrots
March 20th, 2012 · No Comments · Recipe Ideas, Recipes
Here is everything we think any Bunny Chef needs to know about making marzipan carrots. Garnish a carrot cake with them. Put them on cupcakes or brownie squares. Or make a bunch with the kids to nibble. You can style the carrots to suit your creative urge. You can make them fat or skinny, straight or [...]
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Macaron Day NYC 2012
March 17th, 2012 · No Comments · Events, French Macarons
We’ve updated our Macaronathon Google map of bakeries and patisseries in NY that feature French Macarons in honor of a special celebration. On Tuesday March 20, 2012, c’est Macaron Day in NYC. At participating patisseries, customers will receive a complimentary macaron and a portion of the proceeds from macaron sales will go to the City Harvest hunger [...]
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HERITAGE RECIPE – Poppy Seed Sweet Bread
March 16th, 2012 · No Comments · Recipes
Fans of poppy seed filled breads come out in force during the holiday baking season. We get rush orders for people making Opa’s poppy seed rolls or grandma’s kolaches. For those without a legacy recipe, we’ve made this tender sweet bread. The dough is soft and rolls easily into a plump loaf. To contain the [...]
