Vanilla beans are like the fairy godmothers of the spice world—wave them around, and everything tastes magical! Sure, you see vanilla everywhere, but it’s because it’s just that AMAZING, right? So, let’s dive into three fun ways to use a vanilla bean before it graces your next dessert! FIRST – VANILLA BEAN EXTRACT Start with a bang by making your own vanilla extract! It’s super…
Being from NYC, there was nothing quite like taking a drive through Upstate and witnessing the awe-inspiring spectacle of the Fall season as the foliage transformed into a mesmerizing display of vibrant colors of reds, oranges, and browns. Fall is my favorite season of the year because of the cool weather and it’s the beginning of the holidays starting with HALLOWEEN 👻 If you’re looking…
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There are so many resources, books, videos, and social media nowadays that you can learn baking anytime! So let us break it down and hopefully, this provides one perspective to assist you in your decision. If you decide you want to attend a full-time pastry degree/certificate, here are some popular schools in the USA: Check out your local community colleges that may have an inexpensive…
Besides chocolate being a popular flavor from Mesoamerica (Mexico/Central America) so is another famed flavor, Vanilla. Vanilla is a complex spice and each variety has its own flavor profile based on where they are grown. The most popular flavor you have seen frequently is the Madagascar Bourbon, but listed here are other less-known vanilla flavors. Vanilla is my favorite flavor and the day is finally…
2019 – Miami, FL You’re probably wondering what is SoFlo Expo in the baking industry? Well, let’s travel to the South Florida Cake & Candy Expo where you find all baking and cake products from various brands around the world all being held in Miami, FL. I heard of SoFlo a few years ago and have been dying to visit! I definitely had to attend…
Memorizing baking measurements is essential for understanding pastry recipes and making conversions on the fly. As you continue to bake, it will become second nature and make recipe adjustments and shopping easier. Practice and experience will be key in mastering these conversions and making your baking process more efficient and effective.
A popular custard dessert among Latinos and is always on the menu for festivities and celebrations. I consider this custard dessert to be the easiest to make and teach passing down traditions. I have noticed throughout the years there are two variations, the soft custard, and the dense version. I love the soft custard and the recipe below shows you how to make it. Follow…
March is National Flour Month and holds an important spot in the baking world. Flour is a versatile, ancient ingredient that has many uses in a bakers’ sweet world but has its uses in savory foods as well. Before I get into the variety of flours that a home baker can use let’s get to know flour better. All whole wheat grain consists of three…
As promised, here’s one of the exciting things I did relating to baking! 🎂 I’ve always wanted to take a course with Ron-Ben Israel and knew this would be my last chance because I was moving out of NYC. I couldn’t let this opportunity pass since I’d been wanting to take his sugar course for years. It just happened that he was teaching a weekend…
