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Kim Komenich / SFC – San Francisco Chronicle
July 28th, 2011
San Francisco ChronicleKim Komenich / SFCSan Francisco ChronicleA huge caramelized banana tart ($11) is big enough for the table, made with lightly sweetened pastry cream and a thick layer of chocolate that keeps the pastry underneath from going soggy….
Read More »Celebrating the fair – Martha’s Vineyard Magazine
July 28th, 2011
Martha’s Vineyard MagazineCelebrating the fairMartha’s Vineyard MagazineSeveral years ago Cathy attended a friend's birthday party the night she should have been home baking for the fair. She'd made a cake to bring to the party but realized she…
Read More »UK cupcake championship finalists announced – FoodBev.com
July 28th, 2011
UK cupcake championship finalists announcedFoodBev.comBritish Baker has announced the finalists in the third annual national cupcake championships ahead of the gala judging and awards event which takes at the ICA in London. Fifty craft bakeries, indepe…
Read More »57th Street General Acquisition Corp., Owner of Crumbs Holdings LLC, to … – MarketWatch (press release)
July 28th, 2011
57th Street General Acquisition Corp., Owner of Crumbs Holdings LLC, to …MarketWatch (press release)The specialty of the house is cupcakes; however, the menu also includes an irresistible blend of comfort-oriented classics and elegant baked goods. Th…
Read More »3 Food Events You Should Know About: Platine, WP24 and Dominick’s – Los Angeles Times
July 28th, 2011
3 Food Events You Should Know About: Platine, WP24 and Dominick'sLos Angeles TimesCookie camp: Platine Cookies pastry-chef/owner Jamie Cantor is offering her second session of Cookie Camp on Aug. 17. Kids and parents will have an opportunity to lea…
Read More »Local baker finds her niche with gluten-free sweet treats – Capital Times
July 28th, 2011
Local baker finds her niche with gluten-free sweet treatsCapital TimesNikki Burns' cupcakes are a smash hit at Iron Cupcake Madison, a local mini-cupcake competition. Some food label readers don't do it to count calories. Gluten-free baker Nikk…
Read More »Asurion Announces Mobile Mishaps Contest Winners – PR Newswire (press release)
July 28th, 2011
Asurion Announces Mobile Mishaps Contest WinnersPR Newswire (press release)"I was juggling the usual suspects on my way into work one day – a latte, a pastry, a purse, a cell phone, a folder with papers, keys," Kris began. "I decided m…
Read More »The Natural Cook: Time for a berry, berry pie – Shoreline Times
July 28th, 2011
The Natural Cook: Time for a berry, berry pieShoreline TimesUsing a pastry cutter or working quickly with your hands, cut or break into small crumbles. Add the water. If too dry to combine easily, add an additional tablespoon or two of water. Gather up…
Read More »Kolacky aplenty at Bechyn’s Czech Festival – Agri News
July 28th, 2011
Kolacky aplenty at Bechyn's Czech FestivalAgri NewsWith speed and precision their hands moved deftly over the squares of pastry dough filled with either poppy seed, apricot or prune filling. Once the delicacies were wrapped tightly, each was placed…
Read More »From the menu of: Dillard House – Atlanta Journal Constitution
July 28th, 2011
From the menu of: Dillard HouseAtlanta Journal ConstitutionThe use of self-rising flour in the pastry dough makes it different from the usual pie crust. It rises like a biscuit when baked. Cross emphasizes that the pastry should be rolled out paper-thi…
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