desserts
How Gothic Romanticism Inspires My Desserts
My desserts are kind of like my taste in music and my wardrobe. I definitely consider myself to be a little witchy in the way I dress every day, and I love the Misfits and Black Flag.
How-To: Make Not-Your-Mama's Chocolate Cake with Gregory Baumgartner
You're going to want to make this dense, moist devil’s food cake with a buttery chocolate wafer crust and silky chocolate mousse. Trust us.
Pastry Chef Annabel Lecter Will Turn Your Nightmares into Cake
We talked to her about her process, the weirdest cakes she's ever made, and how she feels when she gets accused of "inciting cannibalism."
Don't Start Your Sugar Detox Diet in Myanmar
Myanmar and its cuisine haven't really penetrated the West in the same way that India, China, and Thailand have. And that's a damn shame, because Myanmar is something of a dessert wonderland.
Mince Pies
The Puritans hated mince pie. Too bad, because these are damn easy to make and damn good, too.
It's Never Too Cold For Ice Cream
Sometimes you just have to eat some ice cream, even if it's in the middle of a game you are coaching.
What noma Taught Me About the Perception of Sweetness
We all know that taste is subjective. But, as I discovered working at Nordic Food Lab and being so close to noma and René "sugar is evil" Redzepi, it's our perception of sweetness that varies the most.
I Power Lunched with a Wu-Tang Clan Member
Wu-Tang Clan co-founder, Power, has become a friend of mine, and a great mentor in realizing ones dreams. I left the fashion industry to pursue my passion as a full-time baker.
We Talked to Dunkin' Donuts About Palm Oil on National Doughnut Day
Today is National Doughnut Day—one of the most sacred of American traditions. I went to the biggest American dougnut hub, Dunkin' Donuts, and spoke with their corporate office about the highly controversial palm oil they use in their deep-fried...