Posts by Jellly

I do think it is possible to work a second job, but still have cooking be your priority.  In fact, when I lived in Napa, many of my co-workers had second jobs because cost of living there was so high. And that is how I was able to...

I like your question about photos in cookbooks and would love to hear others' opinions as well.   I have heard a few chefs speak with disdain about the trend of "food porn" or the coffee table cookbook, but I admit...

 French Fries - I would encourage you to try the lemon curd and chocolate together, since you are curious about it.  The great thing about culinary school is the opportunity to try new things without the kind of pressures you...

 Ubriaco (sometimes spelled umbriaco) - A hard Italian cow's milk that is soaked in wine.  Fabulous flavor and two of my favorite things in one - wine and cheese

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I am looking for more information on a method of tempering chocolate that I have seen, but don't have much direct experience with. I have checked my professional cookbooks and looked online, but not sure what terms to search under. I...

OPOSSUM - You have some great questions and though I don't feel qualified to answer them all, I will throw my two cents in. 2) Mixer/Freezer - I am a huge fan of the paco jet, BUT it has its purpose. It is great when you are in a...

Keep in mind, the meringue I am talking about is an Italian meringue. That is where you add a hot sugar syrup to the whipping egg whites. This "cooks" the whites and gives them a slight marshmallow-y texture. The meringue...

That depends how much time you are willing to spend on last minute assembly. The ideal way of making these pies, would be to bake the crust and make the filling ahead, but kept separately. The fillings should hold fine in the fridge...

Yes, you can definitely make the streusels ahead. I am assuming your coffeecake is a basic creaming method. If so, you could also have your other dry ingredients (except sugar) measured out and ready to go in one container and your...