Posts by Clove

I believe foodnfoto may be referring to the Toddy Cold Brew Coffee Maker (described here on Amazon Amazon.com: Toddy Maker Cold Brew Coffee System: Home & Garden Though I do love my french press coffee maker, the cold brew system is...

Over the years I have purchased several candy cookbooks, but am often disappointed. I have also been surprised that there aren't more to choose from, but I think I have found a truly great one and I am excited. OK, it just came by UPS,...

Ideally, I would love it if customers with severe allergies could let us know a day in advance. I do pastry and have had several occasions where I am asked by the server about a gluten-free (dairy-free, etc.) dessert right as the...

Dealing with fellow students that are slackers. Don't get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoyed my culinary school experience. It is just discouraging when you work so hard to get there, then are partnered with some spoiled child that...

I am looking for a recipe for a British-style biscuit cookie. If you haven't tried these, they are not at all like an American biscuit, but instead are only slightly sweet and have a texture similar to a cracker. Some brand names are ...

I am only about halfway through this book, but I would be interested to know what other readers think about the subject. The book is by Michael Pollan and takes a close look at how some food is produced. It has similarities to some...

Most pastry programs are going to cover a variety of topics. If you already know which area you would like to focus on, you may consider taking just a course in cakes or pulled sugar. A former co-worker of mine took a week long sugar...

Depending on the individual, either approach can work. Some people just do not thrive in a classroom setting and would do better working under a skilled chef. For me, I found cooking school was a good way to condense a lot of topics...

Gothgate - Don't give up on the butter. If you like the flavor, there is no reason not to use it, it is just a matter of using the right dough for your needs. I have used a version of the 1-2-3 recipe that Panini posted and it works...

Try not to over-cream the butter and sugar. If you mix it so long that the sugar begins to dissolve into the butter, it will make the cookies spread quite a bit in the oven. It is best to mix the sugar and butter to combine, but not...