The Ultimate Pastry Guide
What Makes a Perfect Macaron: The Ultimate Guide
A “perfect” macaron is certainly highly subjective…but most people seem to have a bad macaron experience under their belt. The macarons are too sweet, too chewy, too crunchy…dry, hard, tasteless, overpriced. Unfortunately, because macarons are trendy, there’s seems to be…
Recipe: Žu -Žu Kocke (Serbian Puff Pastry Squares)
Zu-Zu kocke were my absolute FAVORITE childhood snack when I would visit Serbia…even more so because their name was so fun to say (it’s pronounced “zhu-zhu”)! These buttery, tender, flaky bite-sized delights are actually a relatively simple, familiar concept–essentially, zu-zu…
Recipe: Easy Orange Crème Brulee, No Blow Torch Required!
Crème Brulee is one of those desserts that looks exceedingly difficult and unapproachably elegant, when in actuality, it’s incredibly easy (and quick) to make. Plus, it’s melt-in-your-mouth delicious and has that trademark, appealing caramel crunch on top (it’s like candy…
The Ultimate Pastry Guide: Lamination Made Easy
If you haven’t delved into much pastry work before, you’re probably a little confused right now…no, I’m not going to teach you the ins-and-outs of office supplies and home repair (although I’m sure my ignorance would be amusing there…). Lamination…
The Ultimate Pastry Guide: 7 Must-Have Equipment for French Pastry
We’ve got another Pastry Guide post for those of you delving into the esteemed (and delicious!) art of French Pastry; if you’re new here, check out some vital, insider-knowledge for beginners in French Pastry first. In this segment, we’ll cover…
The Ultimate Pastry Guide: 10 Tips to Know Before Learning French Pastry
Before you start: Almost anything can be considered an art form, in my opinion (yes, even something like grating cheese…who knows, maybe there’s some special techniques or super fancy graters out there. Maybe there’s even some secret club for it!…
