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PMAT Live! Episode 13: Working with Puff Pastry–The Riveting Conclusion to the Two-Part Puff Pastry Series

I finally pulled myself together enough to finish the second part of the puff pastry video.  Once you see it, you will see where I Really Mess Up.  I debated about leaving all that out (editing is a very powerful … Continue reading

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PMAT Live! Episode 12 How to Make Puff Pastry

I made this puff pastry video to go along with the post about pastry doughs from a few days ago, but I think it also deserves a post of its own. Puff pastry is one of those mythical doughs that … Continue reading

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You Asked for It: Puff Pastry Certification PP301

You guys know I have polls on my website, right?  Don’t go look right this very second, ’cause maybe they aren’t exactly updated right now, but still.  Anyway, last month, one of the polls asked something along the lines of … Continue reading

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The Great Search Term Round Up: Volume V. Plus, Shameless Teasers. I Never Said I Was Proud.

So, guys–I was going to write a lovely Sunday Supper post about some stuff I made from Farmers’ Market Bounty.  Then, I was going to write one about the Ridiculously Good chicken satay we had last night.  And then, I … Continue reading

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Puff the Magic Pastry

Once again, I have been smacked with the Gauntlet of Challenge.  So, while holding a bag of frozen peas on my jaw, I will attempt to rise to said challenge, one handed.  Read slowly, so I can keep up. Libby, … Continue reading

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As Promised: Palmiers for the Holidays

Hello there, again.  As promised, The Joy of Palmiers.  I asked if anyone had any questions earlier, and faithful reader Ashley said that she loves palmiers and fears she might be in a sugar coma from eating them after reading … Continue reading

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I Can't Believe That's Butter

I’m in charge of the turkey for our pre-Thanksgiving feast on Saturday, so I was making a compound butter to stuff under the beautiful bird’s skin.  Shallot, kosher salt, white pepper, lemon zest, savory, marjoram, flat-leaf parsley and some Old … Continue reading

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An Unconventional Apple Pie for Thanksgiving

I’m on a caramel kick, now, y’all.  I love chocolate, but as often as not, I’ll choose caramel instead.  I find it very appropriate for the season, too.  It’s the rich amber of autumn and carries the faint bitter edge … Continue reading

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