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Maison Kayser in NYC

Interior of Maison Kayser and pastries in the display case

Maison Kayser opened its first New York City bakery/café back in early last month. This international artisanal bakery was prevalent in Paris when I vacationed at that amazing city back in 2010 (here’s my photo set of just that bakery’s visit in [...]

Best Graduation Gift Ever from La Maison du Chocolat – Andalouise Cake

I’ve been a long time fan of La Maison du Chocolat‘s sublime French chocolates and pastries, founded by chocolatier Robert Linxe in 1977. I even had the privilege to have a tour of their factory in Paris two years ago because they were aware of my fanaticism.

Even though their name does mean (when [...]

Floriole Cafe & Bakery, Chicago – A Great Rustic, Elegant American Bakery

Exterior of Floriole; Interior; Galette des Rois; Chalkboard listing local, organic sources used; Owner and Head Baker of Floriole Sandra Holl

One of my other pastry stops in Chicago was Floriole on a bright weekend morning. The minute I walked up to this bakery with my friend, I had a feeling this [...]

Homemade Egg Tarts (Dan Tats; 蛋撻) and Mid-Autumn Festival

Tray full of homemade egg tarts (assortment of flavors) with oolong tea

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! (中秋節快樂!) to those who celebrate this holiday. As everyone knows you’re supposed to have a piece of the traditional pastry, the mooncake (like the snowskin version I made two weeks ago or the baked version last year). [...]

Top 10 Pastry Chefs in America 2011

Part of the Top 10 Pastry Chefs in the U.S. along with Hall Of Fame honoree, Jacquy Pfeiffe

Last night was a sugar, chocolate, butter, and cream-filled evening of all things pastry, as Dessert Professional magazine picked the Top 10 Pastry Chefs in America 2011. It’s an industry event where press, chocolate [...]