Making the world a little sweeter one pastry tip at at time.
What is 10x (or 6x for that matter)? It is a particular grind for powdered sugar, which typically is mixed with an anti-caking agent, such as a starch. Powdered sugar is also called confectioner’s sugar or icing sugar, and is used for quick mixing buttercream …read more
Is there a perfect way to cut a cake? I explore. Image courtesy jeremyfoo, Flickr via CC license. We all know how to cut a cake, right? Even Wilton gives diagrams on how to cut a cake in every conceivable shape there is, including the …read more
Vanilla sea salt. Just the two ingredients together bring out the best in foods: the vanilla beans giving a slight perfumy aroma and the sea salt heightening flavors. (The Independent has a great article on the science of salt.) Sea salt is courser than table …read more
The latest comb through on commercial bakery commercial real estate for sale – Fred’s Bakery and Deli. 2500 square feet. $105,000. – at $42/sq ft Robertson Ave., off the 10 freeway in Los Angeles. From the LoopNet real estate site: This Bakery has been in …read more
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| Inside Arnaud Larher’s Kitchen – Image via YouTube. |
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a French pastry shop? This video shows what a typical day is inside the kitchens of Arnaud Larher, a French pastry chef. I wish I could taste one of everything that is made here.
A link to his shop is here: Arnaud Larher. How can anyone resist a seemingly Californian flip flop tart created by a French pastry chef, MOF 2007 at that? (Find it on his website.)
Enjoy.
Italian Ice – Equipment up for auction.Photo via Auction757.com. Upcoming auction via Auction 757: Rita’s Italian Ice. Listed is equipment from an Italian ice shop including machine for making Italian ice, refrigerators, ware racks, sinks, freezers, and other equipment. Probably a good start for opening …read more
