Cuisine of Kerala
As I’m traveling in southeast Asia, I’m going to venture far away from French cuisine for a few blog posts. Let’s start with a focus on the food in …
Claire Damon, Des Gâteaux et du Pain (2)
Pastries and cakes are not necessary for our survival but they’re a comfort food. We usually share desserts with the people we love and to celebrate life events like birthdays …
Claire Damon, Des Gâteaux et du Pain (1)
Here’s the first “Portrait de Chef” post where I’ll talk about Chefs I like and whom values I share. Although it’s changing slowly, there are still not that many female pastry …
The role of sugar (why you can’t substitute one ingredient for another in baking)
When I teach a class, someone always asks: “Can I lower the amount of sugar in the recipe if I want it less sweet?”.
My answer is invariably: “No …
Why you can’t substitute one ingredient for another in baking: the flour
How many times have I heard “Oh I wish you could make a gluten free croissant, or a gluten free baguette.” Although I’d be delighted to oblige people with dietary …