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How to Temper Chocolate Like a Pro: Techniques, Tools & Tips for Success

How to Temper Chocolate Like a Pro: Techniques, Tools & Tips for Success

Mon, May 06, 24

The first time I tried to temper chocolate, I ruined an entire bag of good dark chocolate because I let it hit 95°F before I even started cooling i...

    How To Properly Measure Your Ingredients

    Fri, Apr 26, 24

    Every baker has a set of measuring cups and spoons in their kitchen drawer. After all, as bakers we are constantly seeking that perfect bake; and a...

      How To Properly Measure Your Ingredients
      Italian Orange Ricotta Cake

      Italian Orange Ricotta Cake

      Wed, Nov 22, 23

      When trying to find inspiration for a bake, I often go into my kitchen to see if something sparks my creative energy. Some of my best recipes have ...

        Palmiers

        Fri, Aug 25, 23

        For many years I have had an intense passion for baking. I spend countless hours in the kitchen experimenting - excited to try new recipes, techniq...

          Palmiers
          Peach Compound Butter

          Peach Compound Butter

          Mon, Jul 10, 23

          Compound butter (also known as finishing butter) is simply softened butter that has additional ingredients such as herbs, spices, and garlic. When ...

            Meringue Kisses

            Fri, Jun 16, 23

            Whenever I am baking certain cakes, pastries or custards, the recipe will require egg yolks. Inevitably there will be leftover egg whites and the question becomes - what to make with them? I tend to want to get creative and think beyond the basic egg white omelet.

              Meringue Kisses
              Lemon Curd Recipe

              Lemon Curd Recipe

              Tue, May 09, 23

              For me, lemon curd is a must have pantry staple. It is a bright, colorful concoction that is extremely versatile. Lemon curd can be used as a filli...

                Flourless Chocolate Cake

                Wed, Feb 22, 23

                There are a handful of recipes that I have in my baking arsenal that never disappoint. This flourless chocolate cake is my “go to” recipe for when ...

                  Flourless Chocolate Cake
                  Raspberry Sauce

                  Raspberry Sauce

                  Tue, Feb 21, 23

                  I highly recommend pairing this tangy raspberry sauce with the rich flourless chocolate cake (see separate recipe). However, it pairs equally well ...

                    Pumpkin Spice Quick Bread

                    Fri, Oct 21, 22

                    The moment there is a crispness in the air and a changing of the leaves, I pour myself a cup of coffee, add a dash of cinnamon, and start to dream ...

                      Pumpkin Spice Quick Bread
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