Monthly Archives: March 2011

Potato, Rice and Coconut Madness: The TaytoRiCo Round-Up

Posted on March 31, 2011 by onlinepastrychef

Pin itWelcome to the round-up, the Culmination of the TaytoRiCo Challenge!  For those of you who open your fridge or pantry and find yourself staring at a coupla potatoes, a handful or two of rice and a loverly bunch of … Continue reading →

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The TaytoRiCo Challenge: Potato Baba au Tres Leches

Posted on March 31, 2011 by onlinepastrychef

Pin itWell, that’s what I’m calling it, anyway.  Back when we first started discussing the TaytoRiCo extravaganza, I had a vision of making a lovely, smooth baked custard.  I actually did make one a couple of weeks ago with the … Continue reading →

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PMAT Live! Episode 15: An Even Temper

Posted on March 29, 2011 by onlinepastrychef

Pin itTempering chocolate is one of those tasks that feels intimidating.  Even to me.  I rarely do it; as a matter of fact, I haven’t done it since I worked at my first restaurant.  But, I opened my Big Yap … Continue reading →

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Gearing Up for TaytoRiCo: Thinking Outside the Box

Posted on March 23, 2011 by onlinepastrychef

Pin itThinking of joining us for the #TaytoRiCo extravaganza next Thursday?  Feeling perhaps a bit daunted? Trepidatious? Alarmed?  Perhaps you are thinking, “Potatoes. Rice. Coconut.  Really?!  What am I supposed to do with those three ingredients?  How can I possibly … Continue reading →

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Irish Shortbread

Posted on March 18, 2011 by onlinepastrychef

Pin itI made these little guys to go with the Irish Coffee Panna Cottas I made a couple of days ago. Shortbread is really a Scottish treat, but my friend, Ireland’s own @DailySpud, said that they Rather Enjoy shortbread there. … Continue reading →

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A Very Irish Dessert. By Way of Italy. And Me.

Posted on March 16, 2011 by onlinepastrychef

Pin it This is my entry in The Daily Spud’s St. Paddy’s Day Food Parade.  Enjoy!  And please wander over there as well to check out all the other mouthwatering entries.  If you’ve found yourself here because of the Parade, … Continue reading →

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The TaytoRiCo Challenge, Or Tubers, Grasses and Drupes, Oh My

Posted on March 10, 2011 by onlinepastrychef

Pin itIn what world would three relatively sane women decide that it is a good idea to use potatoes, rice and coconut in a dish? Together. At the same time. Well, I’ll tell you. It’s the Twitterverse, wherein snippets of … Continue reading →

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My Take on the King Cake

Posted on March 7, 2011 by onlinepastrychef

Pin itApparently, there are two schools of thought concerning King Cake. School Number One says that “authentic” King Cakes should have a wee baby shoved inside them. They should be seasoned with lemon and contain raisins. Maybe they should have … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Carb-Lovers’ Cream of Chicken Soup

Posted on March 6, 2011 by onlinepastrychef

Pin it This is a pretty easy soup to put together, as are most soups. I started with leftover turkey stock from Thanksgiving. Yes, it had been frozen, thankyouverymuch.  To that, I added one happy chicken and poached him for … Continue reading →

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Today I Shan’t Be Talking about Pound Cake…

Posted on March 4, 2011 by onlinepastrychef

Pin it…which is weird, because I talk about pound cake a Very Lot. Perhaps more than is strictly necessary, if I’m being Soberly Honest, but I like it. Sue me. Anyway, today is National Pound Cake Day.  Yay!  I just … Continue reading →

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