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Gluten Free Pâte Croissant, Perfect for Passover
During Passover, Sydney and I have had numerous requests for gluten free croissants. We have created recipes for our gluten free clients, friends, and family members. I must admit the individuals who are gluten free seem to grow each year. My nephew was born...
Glacé Citron Panettone, Homemade
Well the rum soaked dried fruit, the Glacé Citron and Glacé Orange, and the panettone rested overnight; hopefully you are well rested too. It is time to finish our panettone project, but I thought you might enjoy a bit of food history first. Panettone is rich...
Panettone with Rum Soaked Glacé Fruit
Every Christmas, New Years, and Easter I buy a panettone for our holiday special breakfast; this year I completely spaced out ordering the flavor we enjoy. When Sydney and DF started talking about Christmas French Toast; I figured I could go online and overnight a...
Stollen for Christmas: The Rise and Bake
It is thought of that Stollen originated in 1329 as a result of a contest offered by the Bishop of Nauruburg. Bakers in the Dresden region produced a wonderful bread baked with the finest butter, sugar, raisins, candied citron and other specialty ingredients. "The...
I've Been Stollen Away This Christmas
Some traditions in our family are 7 to 9 generations old, while others are only a year or two. Traditional stollen joyously came into our lives last year, the moment Sydney realized almond paste was rolled into the center, it became an instant favorite. We created it...
Yummy in My Tummy, Almond Croissants Just for You
Croissants are buttery, flaky, and distinctive; almost everyone is familiar with the croissant as a staple of French cuisine. The croissant brings to mind a flaky, buttery pastry often served with coffee, or perhaps filled with almond, cheese or chocolate for...
Wanting a Refreshing Summertime Dessert; Petit Gâteaux Charlotte
Everyone who is familiar with Sydney and I know we love to have friends join us on a pleasurable, exciting culinary journey. I can't help but think of a baton relay race, as I map the delectable experience. The importance that all the components are equally balanced...
Daring Baker's Sheets of Phyllo Dough
Erica of Erica’s Edibles was our host for the Daring Baker’s June challenge. Erica challenged us to be truly DARING by making homemade phyllo dough and then to use that homemade dough to make Baklava. I actually created phyllo dough and a baklava for a dear friend,...
My Big Fat Greek Baklava with Homemade Phyllo Dough
A close friend of mine, who moved to Colorado from New York and grew up in Greece, asked me if I could bake him Baklava. "Of course" was my answer. Inquisitively I wondered why he could not go to any bakery and buy some, when I asked he proudly exclaimed his...