Posts by Lavender

Bill H~ I'd love your bran muffin recipe! I've never been able to find a good one and yours sounds chock full of good things. Thanks in advance.

Oh, check out The Mill. It's a bakery where they hand-mill all their grains, and boy, does it make a difference! Walk in, (there are several locations) order a cappucino (or whatever suits your fancy), and they will give you a huge slice...

Hahaha, I was just discussing this! Yes, her blue-frosting covered store-bought angel food cake about made me throw up. I am serious. :rolleyes:

Oh my goodness! With the holidays, I simply haven't had time to get on in ages. So, the results of my trip: We ate at one of my favorite Chicago restaurants, even though it isn't haute cuisine or extreme cusine, and certainly not the...

Thanks, guys! I'm heading out soon and I'll let you know what I find.

Some great info, thanks for posting those links. How did you access the archived posts?? Thanks again. If anyone else has any more tips, let me know :)

I'm heading to Chicago soon and need some recommendations. I'm particularly interested in bakeries and desserts, but would love some "real food" places as well. I've been to Giardano's, Berghoff's, and pretty much all of the...

Thanks for your opinions. Welcome again and I'm sure I'll see ya round the boards! Thanks again. :chef:

Salvatore, Welcome! I'm a newbie here myself. I'm interested in why you thought pastry school was a waste of time for you. Just becuse of your extensive work experience? I'm a young aspiring baker and trying to decide which route to go...

Hello everyone! This forum looks great, and I am so pleased to be a member. I am an aspiring pastry chef looking for advice, and to share ideas and inspirations. Watch out, here I come to POST! Lol, thanks all!