ChefTalk.com - Professional Pastry Chefs - Recent Changeshttp://www.cheftalk.com/livefeed.rssTrack the most recent changes to the cheftalk.com community with this feedenHuddler 0.1Fri, 24 May 2013 15:28:05 +0000Holding ganache for service http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75936/holding-ganache-for-service "I dont know if theres already been a post about this. But in having trouble holding..."threadFri, 24 May 2013 02:45:03 +0000TalabadooFri, 24 May 2013 02:45:03 +0000#1003241Help neededhttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75896/help-needed " I just got a job as an executive pastry chef at a bar and grill thats opening up. the..."threadWed, 22 May 2013 02:23:00 +0000apolla101Wed, 22 May 2013 02:23:00 +0000#1002327Big Mistakes or Great Errors!http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75894/big-mistakes-or-great-errors " Four days ago I had the biggest mistake of my short career. That day I became a..."threadTue, 21 May 2013 20:49:29 +0000JhahelTue, 21 May 2013 20:49:29 +0000#1002208Tiramisu problemshttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75891/tiramisu-problems " Ok, this is embarrassing, but I'm having trouble with a tiramisu recipe. I've done it..."threadTue, 21 May 2013 18:59:40 +0000mbarbeeTue, 21 May 2013 18:59:40 +0000#1002182Recipe for moist strawberry gateauhttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75798/recipe-for-moist-strawberry-gateau "Ne one a nice recipe for above about 20 portions"threadWed, 15 May 2013 17:18:13 +0000caroline123Wed, 15 May 2013 17:18:13 +0000#999813Has anyone used a so called Twinarm Dough Mixer : Used for artisan breads & bissuits - Thankshttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75793/has-anyone-used-a-so-called-twinarm-dough-mixer-used-for-artisan-breads-bissuits-thanks " Hi there, Need to know if anyone has heard or used a Twin Arm Dough Mixer , very..."threadWed, 15 May 2013 08:23:42 +0000MishkaWed, 15 May 2013 08:23:42 +0000#999693Looking for a master class for my wife.http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75689/looking-for-a-master-class-for-my-wife " Hi, My wife is a great cook! i would love to send her for a master pastry chef..."threadTue, 07 May 2013 06:22:37 +0000zbestTue, 07 May 2013 06:22:37 +0000#996967What is the right oven for me...http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75678/what-is-the-right-oven-for-me "I'm looking for the right type of oven ... convection, deck or conventional. I'm..."threadMon, 06 May 2013 15:16:02 +0000toshibaaaMon, 06 May 2013 15:16:02 +0000#996201Deck ovenhttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75673/deck-oven "Any help with using a REVENT deck oven please?? I am trying to bake sourdough hearth..."threadMon, 06 May 2013 01:01:02 +0000jcamadorMon, 06 May 2013 01:01:02 +0000#996099Simple but Elegant Pastry Accompaniment for Triple Berry Sorbet? http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75669/simple-but-elegant-pastry-accompaniment-for-triple-berry-sorbet " Hello Chefs,   I have volunteered to pass out 200-300 samples for a food fair..."threadSun, 05 May 2013 17:34:23 +0000StephenGilliardSun, 05 May 2013 17:34:23 +0000#996034sweetened condensed milk....http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75663/sweetened-condensed-milk " So Ive been cooking professionally for roughly 7 years and I just landed a pantry..."threadSun, 05 May 2013 04:12:37 +0000justpickedSun, 05 May 2013 04:12:37 +0000#995922Need cracker recipe on the fly...http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75641/need-cracker-recipe-on-the-fly "I don't have much cracker experience and don't want to put some half ass cracker in a..."threadSat, 04 May 2013 06:31:24 +0000NickCIMSat, 04 May 2013 06:31:24 +0000#995688concave macarons with silpathttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75631/concave-macarons-with-silpat " I was curious if anyone else has had a issue with macarons having a concave bottom..."threadFri, 03 May 2013 17:24:02 +0000macaronguyFri, 03 May 2013 17:24:02 +0000#995508CARAMEL SAUCE...GOOD COLOR AND FLAVOR BUUUUT....http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75620/caramel-sauce-good-color-and-flavor-buuuut " ....Its grainy(crystalized=ish)....can I do anything to it to save it? "threadFri, 03 May 2013 03:53:14 +0000justpickedFri, 03 May 2013 03:53:14 +0000#995403michel cluizel... good chocolate?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75501/michel-cluizel-good-chocolate " Hi,   I was wondering if anybody had any experiences with michel..."threadFri, 26 Apr 2013 07:25:22 +0000toshibaaaFri, 26 Apr 2013 07:25:22 +0000#992694creme brulee disasterhttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75492/creme-brulee-disaster " OK guys i need some help I am for some reason having a problem with creme brulees at..."threadFri, 26 Apr 2013 00:13:08 +0000ChefTrixyFri, 26 Apr 2013 00:13:08 +0000#992607How "light" should a chocolate mousse be? plus a few more questions..http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75470/how-light-should-a-chocolate-mousse-be-plus-a-few-more-questions " Light as in fluffy and airy.     After trying a couple mousse recipes, I..."threadWed, 24 Apr 2013 18:11:11 +0000PollopicuWed, 24 Apr 2013 18:11:11 +0000#992142Italian Meringueshttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75461/italian-meringues " I'm having huge trouble with my italian meringues at work. We put them on a lemon..."threadWed, 24 Apr 2013 12:31:45 +0000rdm magicWed, 24 Apr 2013 12:31:45 +0000#991993Bulk chocolates in Ontariohttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75400/bulk-chocolates-in-ontario "I want to know what other available brands of chocolates that are available in Ontario..."threadSun, 21 Apr 2013 02:55:31 +0000toshibaaaSun, 21 Apr 2013 02:55:31 +0000#990748trudy1946http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75369/trudy1946 " I am looking for the hazelnut butter cookie recipe by bo friberg. I had it in my..."threadFri, 19 Apr 2013 01:27:18 +0000trudy1946Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:27:18 +0000#989953Professional looking choux eclairs? Help neededhttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75275/professional-looking-choux-eclairs-help-needed " I really love making eclairs but i want them looking more professional. When they..."threadSat, 13 Apr 2013 13:32:27 +0000maneeshsharSat, 13 Apr 2013 13:32:27 +0000#987740Makinghttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75265/making " Do "threadFri, 12 Apr 2013 16:01:29 +0000jbormannFri, 12 Apr 2013 16:01:29 +0000#987534Praline feuilletine insert without praline?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75213/praline-feuilletine-insert-without-praline "Is there a possibility of praline feuilletine insert without the praline in it? I'm..."threadTue, 09 Apr 2013 09:04:47 +0000toshibaaaTue, 09 Apr 2013 09:04:47 +0000#986443dough divider rounder suggestions?? about to pull the trigger on a machine.http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75192/dough-divider-rounder-suggestions-about-to-pull-the-trigger-on-a-machine " Making alot of rolls and buns lately, chef has approved in the budget for us to get a..."threadMon, 08 Apr 2013 12:16:13 +0000ratMon, 08 Apr 2013 12:16:13 +0000#986131Bar cookie cutting advice.http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75171/bar-cookie-cutting-advice " Hi! I am making a large amount of bar cookies and am looking for some advice as to..."threadSun, 07 Apr 2013 01:53:37 +0000lstoneSun, 07 Apr 2013 01:53:37 +0000#985719Sales Rephttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75167/sales-rep " I wondered if anyone has tasted Amedei chocolates made in Tuscany, Italy, or has any..."threadSat, 06 Apr 2013 16:30:08 +0000suemarieSat, 06 Apr 2013 16:30:08 +0000#985627fruit caramelshttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75158/fruit-caramels " Does anybody have experiences in making fruit caramels using real fruit..."threadSat, 06 Apr 2013 04:11:01 +0000toshibaaaSat, 06 Apr 2013 04:11:01 +0000#985535Help with commercial convection oven!http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75148/help-with-commercial-convection-oven " We just finished construction on our first commercial kitchen for a cupcake bakery...."threadFri, 05 Apr 2013 02:23:37 +0000SweetSideFri, 05 Apr 2013 02:23:37 +0000#985279simple cooking recipehttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75110/simple-cooking-recipe "   1 1/2 lbs. chicken wings, disjointed 1 med. egg 1/2 c. soy sauce 2 tbsp...."threadWed, 03 Apr 2013 02:35:04 +0000firemWed, 03 Apr 2013 02:35:04 +0000#984333cake decoratinghttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75094/cake-decorating " My experience has been mostly in cooking/baking. But I am interested in advancing my..."threadTue, 02 Apr 2013 08:23:30 +0000Miss Kim78Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:23:30 +0000#983917If using uncooked butter in a dessert, does it need to be refrigerated?http://www.cheftalk.com/t/75068/if-using-uncooked-butter-in-a-dessert-does-it-need-to-be-refrigerated " I have a confection that calls for confectioner's sugar, peanut butter and butter...."threadSun, 31 Mar 2013 23:40:45 +0000DavidasDessertsSun, 31 Mar 2013 23:40:45 +0000#983357Sponge toffeehttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/75018/sponge-toffee "Hey all. I have been trying to make sponge toffee with the texture of a Crunchie bar..."threadThu, 28 Mar 2013 20:24:12 +0000ChefBoyarGThu, 28 Mar 2013 20:24:12 +0000#982215Reversible dough sheeter ... Good deal or not http://www.cheftalk.com/t/74992/reversible-dough-sheeter-good-deal-or-not "Hi I saw an ad for dough sheeter ... She said she bought it for 7500 like 3 years ago..."threadWed, 27 Mar 2013 19:53:26 +0000toshibaaaWed, 27 Mar 2013 19:53:26 +0000#981743Sheet pan cakeshttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/74978/sheet-pan-cakes " Though a chef, I'm NOT a pastry chef!   OK, I have half (13"x18") and full..."threadWed, 27 Mar 2013 03:33:26 +0000PeteMcCrackenWed, 27 Mar 2013 03:33:26 +0000#981442cake recipe/ scalinghttp://www.cheftalk.com/t/74965/cake-recipe-scaling " I am angsting over this much more than I should, care to, or have the time for so any..."threadTue, 26 Mar 2013 19:06:08 +0000durangojoTue, 26 Mar 2013 19:06:08 +0000#981251