Month: November 2011

Buche de Noel Throwdown

Buche de Noel Throwdown

Ever heard of a Bûche de Noël throwdown? Well, me either, but this event happening in Chicago on December 1 should be fun to attend. It’s the Cafe des Architectes Holiday Rock and Roll, hosted by Pastry Chef Patrick Fahy and Chef Greg Biggers, and goes …read more

Vegan Pie in the Sky: Great Baking Book For Everyone

Vegan Pie in the Sky: Great Baking Book For Everyone

Vegan desserts are those that are obviously meatless and completely animal free. Vegan Pie in the Sky: 75 Out-of-this-World Recipes for Pies, Tarts, Cobblers, and More provides fun and tasty desserts for any diet. Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero have teamed up again …read more

Pairing Cookies with Wine – Cookies & Corks

Pairing Cookies with Wine – Cookies & Corks

Must…try…this !

Cookies and Corks pairs wine with different sweet and savory cookies. They have a flavor for every wine, and they have special selections available for different varietals. From their Pairings Page, you’ll find different flavors geared for different wines.

Examples:

  • Parmesan Thyme cookie with a Brut sparkling wine
  • White Cheddar Rosemary with a Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Apricot Sage with a Gewurztraminer

Visit their Facebook page for photos of your favorite stars when they were at the 2011 Emmys Gifting Suite. Their website has a convenient printable Expanded Pairing page in pdf form listing their cookie line and the wines that go best with them. Nine flavors to choose from.

The First Holiday Molds Giveaway Ends November 18

The First Holiday Molds Giveaway Ends November 18

Just a reminder that the first holiday molds giveaway ends tomorrow at the end of the day! I’ll pick a winner from a random entry the next day. I’ll announce the winner the following week to give time for the winner to be contacted. This has …read more

November Pastry Sampler Newsletter

November Pastry Sampler Newsletter

November’s newsletter was sent out – and the newsletter can be viewed online.

Thanksgiving Day Pies and Desserts

Thanksgiving Day Pies and Desserts

Looking for ideas for Thanksgiving pies? Or need to brush up on pie-making? There are lots of ideas for crusts, borders, and making Thanksgiving desserts look special on Pastry Sampler.

Thanksgiving Pie Ideas and Turkey Day Desserts.

Holiday Chocolate Molds Giveaway

Holiday Chocolate Molds Giveaway

Giveaway has now ended. We’ll select a random winner and announce it on the blog later. Thanks so much everyone! Pastry Sampler has a giveaway of a set of different holiday chocolate molds that can be used throughout the year. Value of the Giveaway: 34.00Ends: …read more