S’mores have been around since 1927, and there’s a reason why this campfire classic has its own day, which falls on August 10. Who can resist a toasted, golden-brown marshmallow, puffed, fluffy and...
Caring for your mental needs sometimes requires a change of pace, like baking a new type of pie or walking to the new pastry shop in town. But for some, depression is more dark and profound. Chef...
Basque cheesecakes are enjoying the spotlight on social media right now. Their reach runs the gamut, with flavors ranging from traditional to experimental, including Thai milk tea, espresso-chocolate...
Whether you’re whipping up a batch from scratch or utilizing refrigerated cookie dough, in theory, you can enjoy a fresh cookie, still warm from the oven, in about 20 to 30 minutes time from start to...
Think of vanilla like any other spice in your cabinet — it can be added to cocktails, barbecue rubs, chili and more. Plus, the many forms of vanilla available at the grocery store offer many different...
Even in a conventional grocery store, you have many options to choose from when it comes to different flours: those that are indicated for different purposes, white and whole wheat, and even those...
Being a classic Italian dessert, this “pick me up” (that is the literal translation from Italian) is a crowd pleaser and everyone will have a strong idea about how they like their tiramisu. The basics...
Taking a note of inspiration from classic carrot cake, the goal with this recipe was to successfully incorporate shredded vegetables into a dessert. The process started a week prior to baking, when...
To celebrate National Croissant Day, we’re taking a deep dive into the history of the croissant, complete with input from 91ĂŰĚŇ߹’s Director of Pastry Research & Development, Chef JĂĽrgen David. Across...
91ĂŰĚŇßą Los Angeles Pastry & Baking Arts Chef-Instructor Carrie Smith has made many cakes throughout her professional career. One of her go-to decorations is the rice paper sail, which is essentially just...
To celebrate the holiday season, two of 91ĂŰĚŇßą LA's Chef-Instructors put their apple pie recipes to the test. The pies came from Assistant Dean of Students, Chef Bridget Vickers, and Pastry & Baking Arts...