Blackberry Financiers
These buttery and nutty financiers are a classic mignardise to serve after dinner, or on a pastry table. These are best served fresh. [yumprint-recipe id=’1′]
Author: ReneeShelton
Upcoming Auctions: Kitchen and Bakery Items
Here are two upcoming auctions from Auction 757 and Scott Freeman Auctioneers:
- Newport News – May 21, 2014. Located at the Governor’s Inn. Limited restaurant equipment, lots of household furnishings.
- Norfolk – June 3, 2014. Located in Norfolk, VA. Restaurant equipment, convection ovens, steam table, prep stations, convection steamer.
Mixed Auction: Restaurant Supply and Equipment
Last minute auction – Combo DJ Equipment and Restaurant Supply – mixed auction from different consignors. Full list of items up for auction include Vulcan ThermAir electic convection oven Heated Baker’s case on wheels Wisco cookie / toaster oven m#560B Alma Espresso/Cappuccino/Coffee machine m#ALMA Oyster …read more
Fortune Cookie Lottery Winner
I’ll admit it – I’ve always wanted to share this phrase: fortune cookie lottery winner. A woman from the Bronx won a $2 million lottery prize, earning her a $1.2 lump sum payout, from the numbers she got from a fortune cookie. I guess …read more
Pastry Chefs Making a Comeback – Article from LA Times
Betty Hallock reports from the LA Times on the resurgence of the pastry chef.
After some rough years, conditions are just right for the return of those responsible for diners’ sugargasms. The proof is in, so to speak, the pudding.
http://www.latimes.com/food/la-fo-pastry-chefs-20131228-dto,0,4872590.htmlstory#ixzz2pvJZd0Be
Great read – with profiles of 6 great pastry chefs.
End of Cocao Bean Blending in the UK?
Lobbying is in place by the European Cococa Association to make exempt cocoa from the new labeling that will be in place December 2014 – which would effectively eliminate the practice of mixing beans as all cocoa origins would have to be listed. While varietal chocolate …read more
Mixed Bean Cocoa Blends: Flavor Trumps Origin
I remember when cacao varietals were beginning to take foot, and then became the rage. Single origin still remains an important segment in the confectionery industry. But it appears that private labels are vying for flavor rather than origin in creating chocolate blends, Confectionery News …read more
Celebrate National Coffee Day With These (Free) Treats
National Coffee Day is tomorrow (September 29th). Here is a list of freebies from Hip2Save, including offers from Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks, and Peet’s Coffee and Tea.
National Coffee Day Deals and Freebies (Valid on 9/29)
IBIE 2013 – Still Time to Register
There is still time to register for the International Baking Industry Exposition 2013, held October 6-9 in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convetion Center. Details: Full agenda of scheduled events List of demos being held Download the IBIE 2013 App to view the event schedule, create a …read more