Monthly Archives: October 2009

Get In Line for U-PMAT Certification Class PC101: Pound Cake, Featuring Creamsicle Pound Cake. Take a Seat and Pay Attention.

Posted on October 30, 2009 by onlinepastrychef

Yes, The University of Pastry Methods and Techniques (Mascot: Sta-Puft Marshmallow Man) is now offering another class.  No more pussy footing about with Van Halen Pound Cake here and Sammy Hagar Pound Cake there.  Oh, no–today, it’s The Whole Enchilada.  … Continue reading →

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Look! My Name is on the Cover! or Meet Starting From Scratch

Posted on October 29, 2009 by onlinepastrychef

So, a few months ago, my friend Drew from How to Cook Like Your Grandmother proposed a Project.  He wanted to put together a small-ish cook book to help folks feel more comfortable in the kitchen.  As you know, that’s … Continue reading →

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Excuse me, Waiter? I Didn't Order Chocolate Chip Mousse.

Posted on October 23, 2009 by onlinepastrychef

First, I must start with an Apology.  Friend Freckles asked about how to keep mousse from getting all crunchy when you start folding the chocolate into the rest of the ingredients.  She asked this a Very Long Time ago.  I … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Go-at Cheese and Crostini

Posted on October 18, 2009 by onlinepastrychef

Several years ago–well, m0re than several, if you want to get technical–The Beloved and I enjoyed a lovely dinner at a restaurant in Charlotte:  300 East.  (So, I just went to their website, and an iteration of this appetizer is … Continue reading →

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Retro Refrigerator Cakes: Dirt and Zebras, Oh My!

Posted on October 14, 2009 by onlinepastrychef

So, guess what I did a couple of Fridays ago.  Give up?  Fine.  I went with my wonderful friend and neighbor, Susan, to her daughter’s third grade class to help them make dirt cake.  Here’s how that happened.  I was … Continue reading →

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Updates from the Front Lines

Posted on October 12, 2009 by onlinepastrychef

Friends, I have missed you.  Now, I’m back(ish), so I want to let everyone know what’s going on in the land of PMAT and PCO and Life in General. 1)If someone offers you free kittens, run away.  Quickly.  It’s a … Continue reading →

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