Posts by ducky

I'd bet it's your baking powder. I did a side by side comparison of baking powders a long while back. I used all the same ingredients and technique in all the batches, only different baking powders. I found that when using Bob's Red...

If I were in Chicago, my first choice would be the French Pastry School. I've heard great things from their former students. The French Pastry School - Chicago

Sounds cool. Should be fun.

I'll be there! You can find more info about the competitors here. Untitled Document Since it will be at a new venue, it's difficult for me to say whether the dinner ticket would be worth the extra cost or not. The buffet was okay...

I'm not sure how much the hang out factor will change this year in Nashville because of the new venue but the last couple of years it's been great because everyone hangs out and grabs a drink after classes. The chefs are very accessible...

I've been a student before and a volunteer. I personally love the event. It's a great place to meet people in the industry and I've really enjoyed the classes. It's always cool to meet up with people that you chat with on sites like...

I'm sorry to hear you got cut. That sucks. After watching the last couple of shows though, it might be smarter on their part. Looks like they've filmed a few shows with lots of contestants in the challenge but only a few that actually...

Woo-hoo! You're going to be great. Don't fret too much.

Go for it! You have the talent! Just go in there and do what ya' do! You'll be great. I agree with Momoreg on the feeling of accomplishment you'll get just by rising to the challenge. Let us know what you decide.

Here in Portland, it's served in most of the vietnamese restaurants and they call it "three color". The first time I had it, it was one of those things of pointing and saying "I'lll have what she's having." :lol:...