ChefTalk.com - Pastries & Baking - Recent Changeshttp://www.cheftalk.com/livefeed.rssTrack the most recent changes to the cheftalk.com community with this feedenHuddler 0.1Thu, 23 May 2013 18:26:49 +0000CARAMEL CONFUSION!!!http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75907/caramel-confusion " I followed a recipe that involves creating a caramel for..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 20:41:43 +0000FutureBakerWed, 22 May 2013 20:41:43 +0000#1002509Becoming a baker with asthma?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75889/becoming-a-baker-with-asthma " Hello. I'm 21 and I have really bad asthma.   I'm thinking of enrolling in a..."threadTue, 21 May 2013 17:21:06 +0000lemonhowardTue, 21 May 2013 17:21:06 +0000#1002139I cannot get a "good" cake.http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75880/i-cannot-get-a-good-cake " Hello guys,i followed a recipe who a lot of people followed aswell,with great result...."threadTue, 21 May 2013 11:02:55 +0000youngchaosTue, 21 May 2013 11:02:55 +0000#1001943Ice Cream or Custard Cooking Machjnehttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75850/ice-cream-or-custard-cooking-machjne " I am wondering if anyone has a recommendation or preference for a machine that cooks..."threadSun, 19 May 2013 03:08:00 +0000KWilder75Sun, 19 May 2013 03:08:00 +0000#1001007First time with gluten free flourhttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75845/first-time-with-gluten-free-flour " I have a close friend who has celiac disease, so she has to avoid gluten. She's also..."threadSat, 18 May 2013 18:46:57 +0000MezzalunaSat, 18 May 2013 18:46:57 +0000#1000820The custard in my creme brulee came out... curdledhttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75816/the-custard-in-my-creme-brulee-came-out-curdled " I am using a recipe I printed out and my mom has been using for a long time with..."threadThu, 16 May 2013 17:09:40 +0000voriusThu, 16 May 2013 17:09:40 +0000#1000149My Batardhttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75815/my-batard " Makes a 2 pound loaf and this recipe can be halved.  I use a baking stone for a..."threadThu, 16 May 2013 16:38:20 +0000kokopuffsThu, 16 May 2013 16:38:20 +0000#1000130Is it tacky or unprofessional to under frost cupcakes and then charge extra for "extra" frosting?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75801/is-it-tacky-or-unprofessional-to-under-frost-cupcakes-and-then-charge-extra-for-extra-frosting "I am thinking yes. The cake isn't good or fresh enough to make up for it either. My..."threadWed, 15 May 2013 18:00:01 +0000JessicaSkyler83Wed, 15 May 2013 18:00:01 +0000#999837First Bread - am I kneading enough?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75766/first-bread-am-i-kneading-enough " I've never been much of a baker, but made my first foray into baking bread this..."threadMon, 13 May 2013 16:03:45 +0000GauchoMon, 13 May 2013 16:03:45 +0000#999002artisan bread courses in eastern europehttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75763/artisan-bread-courses-in-eastern-europe " Hi, Am really interested in starting a small home bakery .But hve no prior..."threadMon, 13 May 2013 12:54:52 +0000neetsMon, 13 May 2013 12:54:52 +0000#998947Banana Bread 1-2-3http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75680/banana-bread-1-2-3 "     Banana Bread  Easy  1-2-3 Enclosed is some banana music for your easy..."threadMon, 06 May 2013 17:11:30 +0000petalsandcocoMon, 06 May 2013 17:11:30 +0000#996251thoughts on vanilla bean price differences?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75670/thoughts-on-vanilla-bean-price-differences " I don't use them often, but needed a vanilla bean for a pot de crÈme recipe.  Penzeys..."threadSun, 05 May 2013 19:47:04 +0000phoebeSun, 05 May 2013 19:47:04 +0000#996048Honeycomb recipe - I have a few questionshttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75645/honeycomb-recipe-i-have-a-few-questions "First a quick background I am using 100g caster sugar 3 large tbspn golden syrup 1..."threadSat, 04 May 2013 08:57:09 +0000edibledeeSat, 04 May 2013 08:57:09 +0000#995709Sticky toffee puddinghttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75642/sticky-toffee-pudding " I tried twice to make sticky toffee pudding and were not too successful. The pudding..."threadSat, 04 May 2013 07:36:15 +0000African berrieSat, 04 May 2013 07:36:15 +0000#995692Brands of chocolatehttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75581/brands-of-chocolate "I'm looking for a new chocolate for work. We currently use callebaut. Can I get some..."threadWed, 01 May 2013 04:23:47 +0000mtmp3Wed, 01 May 2013 04:23:47 +0000#994528Pastry chef career...?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75574/pastry-chef-career " I love eating. I love trying new foods especially when it comes to desserts. I don't..."threadWed, 01 May 2013 00:06:54 +0000laura4Wed, 01 May 2013 00:06:54 +0000#994417Thickening Custard Cream http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75551/thickening-custard-cream " I want to make a raspberry pastry cream for my puffs  Whats the difference in using..."threadMon, 29 Apr 2013 14:55:02 +0000caaatherMon, 29 Apr 2013 14:55:02 +0000#993796Help! Dariole mold pastry pies. http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75546/help-dariole-mold-pastry-pies " Hi everyone!   I was wondering if anyone could provide advise/insight re. the..."threadMon, 29 Apr 2013 13:17:54 +0000Jaguar SharkMon, 29 Apr 2013 13:17:54 +0000#993755Baking temphttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75531/baking-temp " I made an Italian Cream cake from a recipe I got off of Food Network. After baking I..."threadSun, 28 Apr 2013 17:37:04 +0000ScottintexasSun, 28 Apr 2013 17:37:04 +0000#993377What The Heck Happened Here?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75494/what-the-heck-happened-here " HELP!  I made a batch of Rum Cake, split the recipe in two using the Bundt Twin..."threadFri, 26 Apr 2013 01:40:03 +0000kaneohegirlinazFri, 26 Apr 2013 01:40:03 +0000#992625Cookie Dough Preservatives?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75478/cookie-dough-preservatives " Hey guys! I'm new here. Simple question. If I want to refrigerate cookie dough, not..."threadThu, 25 Apr 2013 05:49:11 +0000MFrizzThu, 25 Apr 2013 05:49:11 +0000#992380Homemade Icings - Buttercreme Specificallyhttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75464/homemade-icings-buttercreme-specifically " As an in-home baker, I am having no problem with the cake of my cupcakes. My problem..."threadWed, 24 Apr 2013 15:20:18 +0000ButterSwirlWed, 24 Apr 2013 15:20:18 +0000#992051Difference in fat sources when baking?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75448/difference-in-fat-sources-when-baking " I was wondering what effect do you get when baking with the different types of fat..."threadTue, 23 Apr 2013 16:38:16 +0000gelatoTue, 23 Apr 2013 16:38:16 +0000#991669another creme brulee threadhttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75410/another-creme-brulee-thread " Has anyone ever ACTUALLY made the glass-like caramel on top of creme brulee with the..."threadSun, 21 Apr 2013 19:55:52 +0000siduriSun, 21 Apr 2013 19:55:52 +0000#990958Baking cookies with Whey Protein Powder..http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75406/baking-cookies-with-whey-protein-powder " Hi all, I'm new here, just joined because I'm not exactly a cooking expert, but I do..."threadSun, 21 Apr 2013 12:52:31 +0000ChristiandadrumSun, 21 Apr 2013 12:52:31 +0000#990849Spring form panshttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75366/spring-form-pans " I am looking for a manufacturer that makes a 10 1/4 inch X 4 inch spring form pan. If..."threadFri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:30 +0000cowboychefbFri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:30 +0000#989894ITALIAN BAKERY SPRINKLE COOKIES - YES! THE MYSTERY HAS BEEN SOLVED!!!! - By CNC74http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75313/italian-bakery-sprinkle-cookies-yes-the-mystery-has-been-solved-by-cnc74 " Italian Bakery Butter Cookies - By CNC74   Let it be known from this day forth..."threadMon, 15 Apr 2013 21:03:55 +0000cnc74Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:03:55 +0000#988534Aebleskiver. What else can it do?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75310/aebleskiver-what-else-can-it-do " OK, I know, a little imagination<G> but, I ran across this pan in the cabinet and..."threadMon, 15 Apr 2013 19:00:35 +0000karonadamsMon, 15 Apr 2013 19:00:35 +0000#988482Big cheesecakehttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75303/big-cheesecake "My brother always feels the need to have the best/biggest of everything so he bought a..."threadMon, 15 Apr 2013 03:19:50 +0000halliwellfamilyMon, 15 Apr 2013 03:19:50 +0000#988342Help with Sugarhttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75302/help-with-sugar " Hey everyone.  I'm going to try pouring some sugar this week but I had a question as..."threadMon, 15 Apr 2013 01:54:26 +0000MissyDMon, 15 Apr 2013 01:54:26 +0000#988327Halvah, anyone?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75300/halvah-anyone " Does anyone know how to make halva like the Joyva recipe? "threadMon, 15 Apr 2013 00:16:56 +0000DavidasDessertsMon, 15 Apr 2013 00:16:56 +0000#988291need help for macaroons!http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75252/need-help-for-macaroons "I wanted to start making macaroons but I've come across 2 different recipes, one that..."threadThu, 11 Apr 2013 15:18:52 +0000helena goodallThu, 11 Apr 2013 15:18:52 +0000#987162Need a name for a Gluten Free Bakery!!http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75240/need-a-name-for-a-gluten-free-bakery " Hi all!  I'm starting a GF bakery and I'm in some serious need of a name.  I need..."threadWed, 10 Apr 2013 23:53:15 +0000goodie12Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:53:15 +0000#986997Pastry/ Baking/ Waffle Class in Belgiumhttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75220/pastry-baking-waffle-class-in-belgium " Hi, I am going to spend 2 months in Belgium and want to know how to bake waffles..."threadTue, 09 Apr 2013 16:18:52 +0000Wendy WTue, 09 Apr 2013 16:18:52 +0000#986561Very Different Carrot Cakehttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75207/very-different-carrot-cake " Finally!  I have had Cook’s Illustrator’s recipe for Carrot Cake for about 6 years..."threadTue, 09 Apr 2013 03:04:05 +0000kaneohegirlinazTue, 09 Apr 2013 03:04:05 +0000#986400Please help me convert a Pizza Chiena dough recipe to gluten freehttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75189/please-help-me-convert-a-pizza-chiena-dough-recipe-to-gluten-free "Every Easter my family serves a Italian cheese and cold cut specialty called pizza..."threadMon, 08 Apr 2013 11:35:07 +0000MsBeeMon, 08 Apr 2013 11:35:07 +0000#986121Needing help with Muffinshttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75182/needing-help-with-muffins " I have a catering event coming up next month and they are wanting a selection of..."threadSun, 07 Apr 2013 21:57:11 +0000manesterSun, 07 Apr 2013 21:57:11 +0000#985938Dumb Question ; } http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75172/dumb-question " So, I am making soufflÉ and I find that, of course, the worst part is the whipping of..."threadSun, 07 Apr 2013 02:21:10 +0000karonadamsSun, 07 Apr 2013 02:21:10 +0000#985723Help Me please!!!!!!!http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75170/help-me-please "I don't have enough stuff to bake a simple cake. I got eggs sugar milk vanilla butter..."threadSat, 06 Apr 2013 21:13:41 +0000Fifi64Sat, 06 Apr 2013 21:13:41 +0000#985678Chemistry of baking eggshttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75166/chemistry-of-baking-eggs " OK, SoufflÉs poof up like a hot air balloon! Meringue does not but holds it's air...."threadSat, 06 Apr 2013 16:26:26 +0000karonadamsSat, 06 Apr 2013 16:26:26 +0000#985625Need a simple strawberry frosting for kids' partyhttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75164/need-a-simple-strawberry-frosting-for-kids-party " My granddaughter wants a cake with strawberry frosting for her birthday.  Do you know..."threadSat, 06 Apr 2013 15:52:27 +0000siduriSat, 06 Apr 2013 15:52:27 +0000#985610Still learning about souffles. How much can I do ahead?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75163/still-learning-about-souffles-how-much-can-i-do-ahead " Ok, I can make the base ahead. can I whip the whites and assemble the SoufflÉ and..."threadSat, 06 Apr 2013 13:19:12 +0000karonadamsSat, 06 Apr 2013 13:19:12 +0000#985588Egg Whiteshttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75157/egg-whites " OK, I know some folks like to put their soufflÉs together and then, with plastic..."threadSat, 06 Apr 2013 02:06:25 +0000karonadamsSat, 06 Apr 2013 02:06:25 +0000#985530Home chef, can't afford a copper egg bowlhttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75155/home-chef-cant-afford-a-copper-egg-bowl " So, I understand the reasons for a copper egg bowl but there is NO WAY my husband..."threadFri, 05 Apr 2013 19:00:34 +0000karonadamsFri, 05 Apr 2013 19:00:34 +0000#985427Exchanging regular white sugar with confectioners sugar .Do the amounts differ/http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75154/exchanging-regular-white-sugar-with-confectioners-sugar-do-the-amounts-differ " hi I want to use icing sigar (confectioners Sugar0  instead of white sugar in av..."threadFri, 05 Apr 2013 17:50:06 +0000KeelenorthFri, 05 Apr 2013 17:50:06 +0000#985419bread recipe, unsure about yeast amounthttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75146/bread-recipe-unsure-about-yeast-amount " I copied a recipe from a newspaper the other day and I am unsure if I copied it..."threadThu, 04 Apr 2013 18:04:39 +0000butzyThu, 04 Apr 2013 18:04:39 +0000#985026Gluten free birthday cakehttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75142/gluten-free-birthday-cake " A friend has asked me to bake her son who is gluten intolerants birthday cake and..."threadThu, 04 Apr 2013 10:07:35 +0000cheftobesoonThu, 04 Apr 2013 10:07:35 +0000#984897cookie method bookshttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75120/cookie-method-books " Hello,   I was wondering if anyone can recommend a book on proper baking..."threadWed, 03 Apr 2013 11:14:04 +0000EmidanWed, 03 Apr 2013 11:14:04 +0000#984463Bake Sale/Fundraising - Rules & Regulationshttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75116/bake-sale-fundraising-rules-regulations " Hi all,   Hoping that someone might be able to point me in the right direction...."threadWed, 03 Apr 2013 08:00:14 +0000MissyDWed, 03 Apr 2013 08:00:14 +0000#984428Tarts http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75107/tarts " I just started my baking and pastry class and going into it, I wasn't to excited..."threadWed, 03 Apr 2013 01:28:25 +0000McKenzieWed, 03 Apr 2013 01:28:25 +0000#984247