The culinary school case for induction stoves
When I first walked into the Le Cordon Bleu kitchens in Paris, I learned that induction, not gas, reigns supreme amongst these disciples of Escoffier and Paul Bocuse and...
My favorite ways to use sourdough discard
I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite recipes from around the internet for how to use sourdough discard in delicious ways.
On regenerative baking
On Regenerative Baking September 26, 2022 Regenerative baking is what I’m calling the thing I’m doing, at least until I come up with a better name. I see bits...
The Mock Exam
The Mock Exam May 23, 2022 I don’t know how this happened, but somehow it’s late May in Paris, and I’m closing in on the end of my pastry...
Dispatch from Superior Pastry
Dispatch from Superior Pastry (Apr. 28) Hurry. That’s the word that best evokes my first few weeks of Superior Pastry at Le Cordon Bleu Paris. After two terms of...
A Week in Buzet Wine Country
A Week in Buzet Wine Country (Apr. 3) I am not a wine snob. In fact, I’m a wine idiot. But that didn’t appear to be stopping me, I...
10 Can’t-Miss Pastries at Paris Bakeries
10 Can’t-Miss Pastries at Paris Bakeries You just arrived in Paris, a little jet-lagged and bleary-eyed. But it’s 10am somewhere (here, as it turns out), and you know exactly...
The End of Intermediate Pastry, and the Key Lime Story
The End of Intermediate Pastry (And the Key Lime Story) I can’t believe it, but somehow I just finished Intermediate Pastry at Le Cordon Bleu Paris! I’m about to...
How to Navigate Paris Bakeries Like a Pro
How to Navigate Paris Bakeries Like a Pro If you’re visiting Paris for the first time in a while (or ever), the simplest of shopping can be intimidating. Small...
Nougat Noir, the Surprisingly Vegan French Confection
This predecessor to nougat de Montélimar is also a more climate-friendly alternative. It's vegan!
Sabotage in Paris, Part Two
Who knew one little centime could wreak so much havoc? (And other stories from disgruntled downstairs neighbors in Paris.)
Kitchen Store Heaven & Vegan Madeleines
Kitchen store misadventures, the history of Les Halles, and vegan madeleines I'll have to make 100 times to get my money's worth (for reasons you'll understand...). Thank goodness they're...
Flour Roulette & Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies
if you want to bake something sweet this Valentine’s Day, I’m going to recommend you play a little game I call Flour Roulette.