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Edible Moss Carpet by Funky Batter

September 18, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

We've asked Hena Arora, Cake Master, from Funky Batter, for a recipe that she loved, here's an edible moss carpet that could take your cake game to the next level... I would love to share my edible moss recipe which has become quite popular.  I ...

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Talking to Cake Master Hena Arora

September 16, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Bakers we loveEditorial

In this amazing quest through the web finding the best self-taught bakers here's Hena Arora: A Jewellery Designer and Graduate Gemologist from GIA London. She stumbled into the caking world in 2014 when she decided to bake her son’s 2nd birthday cake.Fu ...

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Chocolate & Oreo Tart

September 11, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

This recipe was shared by an Indian self-taught Baker from Bangalore: Sanjana Pai. You can find all Sanjana's creations on Instagram here Sajana Ingredients Oreos - 30 Nos + more for decorating Cocoa Powder - 20g Butter, Melted - 60g ...

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Meet young baker Sanjana Pai, from Bangalore

September 9, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Bakers we love

We've interviewed Sanjana Pai: a self-taught and young baker with a lot to say about Cakes, starting to bake regularly, and more. A delish recipe will be published this Friday, shared by her kindly...We're certainly impressed with her talent as a young b ...

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Modak: a Mumbai typical

September 4, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

We talked to Pasta Chronicles this week and published an interview with Anamika Biswas. We asked her to share a typical Mumbai recipe with us... We know now her style is simple, relying on fresh ingredients with a very good earthy, good old organic touch ...

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Baker Anamika Biswas shares her thoughts and stories…

September 2, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Bakers we love

We came across Baker Anamika Biswas, from Mumbai. How she became a professional Baker in India, her thoughts and perceptions about a changing scenario after the Pandemic and so much more... we also asked for a typical Recipe from her area, which will be ...

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Chocolate Terrine Cake (Keto)

August 28, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

This Recipe was shared by Nikka, from @nikkaketoserts It's a Keto Cake, suitable for small celebrations and even St. Valentine's Day. This recipe is going to satisfy your chocolate cravings and it is only 2g net carbs per slice. It's very easy to mak ...

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Nikka & her Keto Desserts

August 26, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Bakers we loveEditorial

We've come across Nikka, based in San Francisco Bay Area. Someone who started to Bake recently. Her steps into the Keto Diet and what she's learnt and shared about it. Her story, her thoughts and her beautiful Keto desserts are a real delight! A& ...

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Chocolate Beet Buns (stuffed)

August 14, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

Shared by Baker Meli from Ingrained Kitchen! Find her Website here The recipe is simple! It requires no eggs or butter and it's completely vegan (depending on what chocolate you use of course). This recipe requires a stand mixer with a dough hook ...

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Meli: Proud of being a “self-taught” and mastering bread…

August 12, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Bakers we love

This week, we're fascinated by someone who has a lot to say and teach about Baking. She definitively got a "Baking-attitude". As she shares her thoughts and stories: how she got into baking, which recipe made her passionate about Bread-Baking, and how sh ...

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Pavlova by Jiřina Koisová

August 7, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

Amazing self-taught baker Georgina, from the Czech Republic, shared her popular Pavlova recipe with us! Coming from a family business that is Café/Museum/Christmas House in Karlovy Vary, she shares the most wanted dessert for customers there. Pavlovas ...

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Jiřina Koisová (Georgina) A dream-like world of sweets in the Czech Republic

August 5, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Bakers we loveEditorial

We came across Georgina from @pastryloveaffair, following the beautiful cakes and delightful colors... but we couldn't imagine how much more she had for us! A family business that brought her mother's dream to life (The only Christmas House in the Czech ...

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Ojaldra – Pan de los Muertos

July 31, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

This was Mariana Peláez' suggested Recipe for us, although she is a total bagel-lover, she picked this festive bread as her ultimate favorite. Coming from Dia de Los Muertos' Season November 2nd every year, this festive bake is a not-miss during the ...

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Mariana Peláez: Food Storytelling and Resilience.

July 29, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Editorial

We've interviewed Mariana Peláez, a Food Storyteller through Photography, who established herself in NYC after owning restaurants in her natal Mexico. Mariana went through the tough times of the 2017 Earthquake that destroyed many lives and businesses, ...

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An ode to the city, by Photographer Marcin Muchalski

July 22, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Inspiration

We've created this space to delight ourselves with Marcin Muchalski's Photography during quarantine times. We're calling it "an ode to the city". This post has the sole purpose of showing Marcin's photos, all rights reserved. Coming Soon, more on his ...

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Pandan Butter Cake

July 17, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

Wendy Sim, from @ladyleflour, shared this Asian Recipe for a Pandan Cake! This Pandan Butter cake is filled with Asian flavors such as coconut milk and pandan paste* (find below about pandan paste) Ingredients: 250g salted butter (since it's a but ...

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From Passion to Professional baker: Wendy Sim

July 15, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Bakers we loveEditorial

A&B: when did you start to bake? How was the process, what was the inspiration? I'm a self-taught baker thanks to the many baking materials available online these days! I started baking about a couple of years ago. My baby boy was just a littl ...

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Cardamom and Orange Ginger Cake

July 10, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

This amazing-looking Cake came from Steffy Liza. One could tell by the look how fluffy, soft and delicate this cake is. Hope you guys enjoy it, bake it many times, and share it with others. A bit of story...these are Steffy's own words My mother' ...

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A&B talks to self-taught baker Steffy Liza

July 8, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Bakers we loveEditorial

We've found an amazing Indian home-baker with a very nice story to share with us. A can't-miss, Steffy Liza has an Instagram account where you can keep track of her work and bakes, believe it or not: she's an authentic self-taught and we're very happy we ...

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Royal Icing (by the bulk)

July 3, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

*This recipe was shared by Mentor Melissa Fryer, from Build a Better Bakery now, you can find the interview with her, under Resources Royal Icing Recipe Made From Bulk Ingredients (makes about 3-4 cups depending on thickness): 2 tbsp dried pasteu ...

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Expert Melissa Fryer, from Build a Better Bakery

July 1, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras EditorialResources

We keep going on the quest for amazing Bakers and Entrepreneurs out there, who aim to help you improve at your baking skills as well as your baking business. We came across Melissa Fryer: Owner and Mentor at Build a Better Bakery She is rock-so ...

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Cardamom Saffron Cake “qors oqaili”

June 26, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

This recipe was kindly shared by home baker and business owner Shereen Hussein Sejini from Sheros' Bakery. You can find our interview with her under Editorial Makes one 10-cup (2.4 L) Blossom Bundt by Nordic Ware Ingredients •  &n ...

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A&B talks to Shereen Hussein from Shero’s Bakery

June 24, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Editorial

This week, we're bringing colorful desserts and bakes, a delight to the eyes. We've interviewed a home baker: Shereen Hussein, who kindly describes her journey, how it feels to be a home bakery' owner in Saudi Arabia, what pushed her to start baking in t ...

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Lemon Poppy Seed Blondies

June 12, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

We've asked Aurelia Lambrechts from Philosophy of Yum to share a recipe with us from the top of her head, and she kindly replied with this one: :) AL: One of my all-time favourite treats in my home bakery is Lemon Poppy Seed Blondies! They’re fresh, c ...

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A&B talks to Aurelia Lambrechts, founder of Philosophy of Yum!

June 10, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Bakers we loveEditorial

After many months of thinking what could be very inspiring for bakers (especially now that we spend so much time home), we went ahead and contacted Aurelia Lambrechts, founder of Philosophy of Yum Aurelia has put out there a blog that's not only insp ...

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2 Desserts for St. Valentine’s, that are not cake

February 7, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

Because not everyone loves Red Velvet! We've thought of hand picking 2 amazing recipes, as romantic as it gets, that are not cake. . . Blood Orange Panna Cotta and Lemon Parfait! The Panna Cotta is very much Italy while the Meringue Parfait brings up a F ...

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St Valentine’s Lovers: 5 Red Velvet Cakes #Recipes

February 4, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

This year we're taking you for the first time on a Recipe Bundle for St. Valentine's. The whole February will be a 02 / 2020! We have picked 5 Recipes from the web: including a Classic Red Velvet Cake, to Jar Cakes, Mini-Cakes and more. . . We're sta ...

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The World of Crèmes

January 31, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Techniques

During this week -with the St Honoré frenzy- we've come to a somehow complex world of a classical dessert that takes Crème Chiboust and even puff Pastry... If you are wondering what the heck is Chiboust and for that matter. . . what's the difference bet ...

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Gâteau St Honoré: Story + Recipe

January 29, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

After a long quest about Saint Honoré, here's a bit of its story and a good recipe. Well-known, a famous bake and mostly a French Classic. From the instagrammable huge versions by French Cedric Grolet, to the utmost classic take The St. Honoré ca ...

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Pâte à Choux: All you need to know and gettin’ started

January 24, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Editorial

One of the greatest Classics, Pâte à Choux is one of the basics in the world Bakery & Pâtisserie. After all, many of the most famous desserts and sweet creations come from this pâte or dough, that imitates the shape of a "choux" or cabbage in French ...

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Daniel Boulud as Baker

January 16, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Bakers we love

Coming from Lyon, Chef Daniel Boulud is widely known as one of America’s leading culinary authorities. Since arriving in New York City in 1982, he has continually evolved his cuisine and expanded his reach to properties across the U.S., and international ...

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20 IDEAS to Boost your Baking Creativity

January 14, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Editorial

This bullets hit directly the way we think about food, opening up to new possibilities that we can bring to real life. These are not DIY formulas, but this is the way actual Chefs and Bakers get inspired to create and imagine new dishes Jordi Roca's ...

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Dump-It Chocolate Cake

January 13, 2020
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

Dump-It means: all goes together in a bowl kind of thing. This recipe is easy and it makes the perfect every-day cake slice for breakfast, snacks and so. Not so rich and creamy, this cake is a humble one -to have ready in 1 hour- You can always cut layer ...

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Almond Galette

December 24, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

The Almond Galette from Mary Berry's Masterclass is here! In our route of bakes from Great British Baking Off there's a lot of fun, but this one is fun and easy too! The look of it takes us to the heights of the fanciest pastry shops in France, although ...

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Anges de Sucre Cakes, in London

December 18, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Places

London, Great Britain

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Christmas Genoa Cake

December 13, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

The second cake from Great British Baking Off' holidays we handpicked for this season. This time is a Genoa Cake: a typical Christmas Cake with a twist, a lot of tropical flavors and elements to go along with the nuts and dried fruits. This cake was ...

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Christmas Cheesecake

December 9, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

This is the Christmas Cheesecake Mary Berry taught in one of Great British Baking Off' Masterclasses. Here we recommend fresh ginger if you don't feel like using "stem ginger". Fresh ginger it's also nice and brings up a freshness that taste a bit like l ...

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The Great British Baking Show: hand-picked Christmas RECIPES

December 3, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Editorial

Who doesn't love The Great British Bake Off? Also known as #GBBO all around the internet now ;) Probably the most fun baking competition on TV, which it's almost 10 years old already! For any amateur or home-baker this is the top show unfolding what ...

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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

December 2, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

This Recipe is from Mindy Segal's incredible book called Cookie Love , we wanted to share the recipe after our cookie week dedicated almost entirely to Mindy's creations. These are originally called Hot Fudge Thumbprint Cookies and they incorporate fudge ...

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November 29, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Places

Chicago, US

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The New York Times COOKIE-Pizza for Kids

November 28, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

In-love with this idea and recipe for the last years, this is the perfect treat for the kids during the holidays, also suitable for Easter, April's Fool, a Birthday party, a Kids' Cooking Class, etc. Nevertheless is amazing for adults too, of course, ...

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COOKIES like a PRO: advice from the best

November 27, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Techniques

This Cookie Advice comes from Mindy Segal, a very experienced and a pro-baker, the author of Cookie Love and creator of signature amazing cookies. We've put together what she says about the perfect cookies. And yes!, everyone can bake a cookie, but we're ...

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Mindy Segal: the Cookie Goddess

November 26, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Bakers we love

Auto-labeled "A Cookie Nerd" we're dedicating this week' Baker spot to one of our most admired American Pastry Chefs ever: Mindy Segal If you're in-love with cookies, if you want to upgrade your game in cookie-matters, if you simply want to bake bette ...

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Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in Vintage Mode

November 20, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Inspiration

We've gathered amazing footage from last century's Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. Hoping you guys will enjoy this as much as we do. Get ready for sexy dancers, gorgeous black and white visuals, balloons that were filled with oxygen instead of helium (at ...

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The Original Thanksgiving Menu: who would have thought. . .

November 19, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Editorial

Thanksgiving today includes seasonal dishes mmm. . . roast turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. This famous holiday feast dates back to November 1621, and it’s now around 400 years old! Who held the first Thanksgivi ...

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Blotkake = Norwegian Cake, with a twist

November 18, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

This cake is easy to make, a fun step-by step simple process. The only ingredient here which is a bit too "Norwegian" is the cloudberry, a very typical and rare berry that's also a big deal in its native country. You don't have to include that one, use o ...

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Cranberry Sauce (Gelatin version)

November 14, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

This was posted on Williams Sonoma website, regarding a "no-fail" Thanksgiving Menu. We've searching through the web, hand-picking the fanciest recipes for this upcoming Thanksgiving Instead of old-stuff that look like last year's holiday, now we can ...

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Antonio Bachour: Greatest BAKER in Miami

November 13, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Bakers we love

Antonio Bachour always wanted to be one thing: a Pastry Chef! Born and raised in Puerto Rico, his very family owned a bakery and Antonio started his career as a pastry cook at Sand Hotel & Casino and Westin Rio Mar. In search for a better pla ...

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Savory Carrot Cake

November 11, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

I know it's crazy, but a Savory Carrot Cake is a game changer for the holidays! This recipe was published on the New York Times long ago and now is brought to you with some little changes. Think more of a muffin or a savory bread. The fact we treat i ...

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13 Bakes we die to try & where to find them

November 4, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Places

New York, US

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Fancy desserts in DCT

November 2, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Places

New York, US

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Autumn in New York: sweets in the mood

October 30, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Editorial

Halloween is here! Autumn is at full speed right now and we own everyone a route, a map or something to eat sweets accordingly!More coming. . . .For now here's a list of perfect autumn sweets sold right now in Manhattan and Brooklyn, sorry :) rest of the ...

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Alaskan Cheesecake

October 28, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

This Cheesecake is a classy for dark and winter nights. Easy to make and a flavor bomb, here with some artisanal truffles on top that are still moist and creamy, imperfect, free-shape and greatly smooth The cheesecake originally was served at a Café ...

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3 Halloween Bakes we’re style stalking through the web

October 23, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Inspiration

As the web is filled with Halloween everything: pumpkins, skulls, weird fingers squirting blood aka syrup and more, we’ve chosen 3 amazing bakes that are currently rocking the Halloween scene. More in the side of style and finesse, these are original, so ...

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Where to buy all for Halloween Bakes and more

October 22, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Resources

Halloween is approaching and we wanted to celebrate with a Free list of Resources. Where to find your Halloween spooky molds, skulls, spiders, colors and shapes? What to do when Halloween is over, when you’re in the mood for more? These stores combin ...

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Macarons: how to fix them?

October 21, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Techniques

Flat, Cracked, Lumpy, Sticky, my macarons don't have a "neck" or "foot". . . Let's try to address these macaron' issues! Yes, macarons have issues, they're not easy to make at all, let's just recognize that ;) One day you get them just right, another ...

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Macarons for beginners: all we need to know + recipe

October 18, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Techniques

Right off Well. . .macaron is after all: a cookie. Fancy and everything but, a sandwich cookie. There are many kinds:  sweet, savory and festive ones. Macaron, the French cookie we're talking here has nothing to do with the American macaroon (a c ...

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Macarons! Stories, the frenzy and famous Paris stores

October 16, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Places

Paris, France

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Brown Butter Tart with Apples

October 14, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

This tart might become your favorite one of all. Use apples, blueberries, pears, peaches or nectarines. The main texture and flavor comes from the brown butter filling more than anything. In this version the Caramelized Apple/Nectarine slices on top gar ...

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Be a Minimalist: 4 quick Dessert Recipes

October 10, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

You know you can come up with nice desserts in just 20 minutes, using mainly fruit? Sometimes using no more than 4 ingredients you can create something wonderful for before or after dinner. Call them a Pre-Dessert or an "easy" dessert, these 4 Recipes mi ...

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Francisco Migoya: entering the world of Desserts

October 8, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Inspiration

Francisco Migoya who started as an artist in Mexico City, is today considered one of the best Pastry Chefs in US and he’s also among the top 10 chocolatiers. Awarded with the James Beard and author of many books such as "The Elements of Dessert". He was ...

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Apple-Pear-Beet Dessert

October 7, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

Ready in a fairly quick time, you can make versions of this and arrange the elements in your plate using other ingredients, textures and colors. Here the key elements: a small cake, biscuits, dried fruit, and a custard. You'll make a cake batter as for ...

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Strawberries and Cream

October 7, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

This version of Strawberries and Cream might make your day or somebody else's. Ready in no time. You'll need only 3 ingredients. Lovely in autumn days, it adds up the dryness of the fruit and keeps it "as romantic as usual" Ingredients:Dried Strawber ...

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Montréal: Pastry Shops Galore

October 4, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Places

Montréal, Canada

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Autumn is here!

October 2, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Inspiration

The leaves are falling, falling as if from far up, as if orchards were dying high in space. Each leaf falls as if it were motioning "no." And tonight the heavy earth is falling away from all other stars in the loneliness. We're all falling ...

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Was Lemon Pie actually invented in Florida?

September 27, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Editorial

That's a big question after all, Nope. . . "The Quakers" generally receive credit for inventing lemon custard in the late 1700s in England. The recipe travelled to North America in 1774 with a breakaway sect of the Quakers. Then is when Philad ...

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Lemon Pies and Tarts +3 Filling Recipes

September 26, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

Hailed as "Florida's most iconic dish", key lime pie is the iconic dish! Not only many home bakers dream of learn how to make it and make it right, but also is one of the most delicious sweet foods out there, period A confession to make. . . I did ...

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The most inspiring Latina Baker by far: she “made it” so simple

September 18, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Bakers we love

The story of Dani (Danira Cancinos) from Dani’s Dulce Confections has really changed my perspective of it all. This story is sooo remarkable and down to earth at the same time, to say the least -If you’re a Latina -if you want to have a business or ...

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Coconut-Almond superstar Cake

September 16, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

This Cake. . . I can't get over itDense in texture but light in flavor, the recipe is my free version of the superstar coconut cake served in Chez Fonfon and Bottega Café in Birmingham (Alabama). Hailed as. . . “the best of the South” “Best of Alabama” a ...

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A MOUSSE is my Muse

September 12, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Techniques

Thinking of what to bake this weekend? I’d like to bake something fun, elegant, delish and with a smooth element or soft mouthfeel somewhere. If you also feel like looking for Inspiration, recipe where you can perfect your technical skills or learn some ...

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Dark Chocolate Cake with Coffee Cream

September 9, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

Coffee, coffee, coffee is all it matters in this life; said somebody somewhere :)  Picture a moist simple chocolate tart, not too sugary but with a hint of espresso coffee.  On top of that,  a creamy coffey-like layer. To do this cream, the procedure is m ...

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Jo Ann Callis Food Photography: Beauty over Feminism

August 30, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Editorial

More than writing an art review on American artist Jo Ann Callis’s Photography, I simply enjoy her old fashion food images Lately, labeled as plain and simple “Food Photography”, her work belongs to the world of Contemporary Art, represented by Rose Ga ...

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A series about Flavour: BALANCE

August 19, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Techniques

In theory, you shouldn't have a "corner" flavour when you take a bite at something. Flavour needs to feel "round". . . What does this means? If there is a too strong flavour or element in your dessert you'll taste that one more than anything. This is an ...

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Your WAY or the Highway

August 16, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Editorial

Opened my mailbox first thing in the morning and I find the hottest news: high demands and expectations to do this or that, the hyperactive buzz. From thousand emails, text messages to social media posts that don't actually communicate anythingLuckily, I ...

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Pear and Marzipan Tart

August 12, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

This amazing tart tastes a bit like guava, which is a fun finding for me, always encountering familiar flavours by chance. Somehow I tried pears in the kitchen and after that a bit of almond paste or marzipan, it seemed they went together well. . . This ...

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for Naked Cakes only: FROSTING – Glazes

July 26, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Techniques

I'd like to start by saying that naked and semi-naked cakes are in trend, however there is a longer tradition for covering, frosting and dressing cakes. There is an infinity of Frosting recipes for a cake, cupcake, vegan cake, etc. In this series we ar ...

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Cherry Ice Cream Cake

July 23, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

New to the world of ice Cream Cakes I've created this one, which has been simpler and more fun of what I ever thought. The Baking part of it, the sponge is a super easy foaming sponge, without fat. The Ice Cream part it's a mixture of ice cream, cream ch ...

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Caffé Sicilia in Italy

July 16, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Inspiration

Noto, Italy

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for Naked Cakes only: FROSTING – Meringue

July 11, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Techniques

I'd like to start by saying that naked and semi-naked cakes are in trend, however there is a longer tradition for covering, frosting and dressing cakes. There is an infinity of Frosting recipes for a cake, cupcake, vegan cake, etc. This Series is about ...

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Mango Basil Tart

July 6, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

When I was 8 or so, walking downtown Havana, I had a tart just like this that sticked to my mind forever. I find this tart is the literal meaning of “Tropical”Looking for a reason to believe you can wolf something down? This fresh summery tart will teach ...

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stoutandrose

Chocolate Stout Cake with Roses

July 3, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

Well, don't freak out! I know is the Summertime and a dark stout cake is the symbol of Winter. But. . . fear not. If the Cake is served cooled and incorporates the rosy buttercream, it can actually light up a summer party. This cake is sooo easy to bak ...

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botticellivenus

ART’ Replica Cakes

July 1, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Inspiration

Tortik Annushka, a cake shop in Moscow (Russia), is creating the most incredible cakes with references to some of the greatest artists in History. Their hand-painted cakes showcase details from the famous Paintings Artists and Paintings featured are: ...

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for Naked Cakes only: FROSTING – Fudges and Ganaches

June 28, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Techniques

I'd like to start by saying that naked and semi-naked cakes are in trend, however there is a longer tradition for covering, frosting and dressing cakes. There is an infinity of Frosting recipes for a cake, cupcake, vegan cake, etc. In this series we ar ...

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for Naked Cakes only: FROSTING – Buttercream and Cream Cheese

June 26, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Techniques

I'd like to start by saying that naked and semi-naked cakes are in trend, however there is a longer tradition for covering, frosting and dressing cakes. There is an infinity of Frosting recipes for a cake, cupcake, vegan cake, etc. In this series we ar ...

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simplestspongecake

Simplest Sponge Cake

June 24, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

This cake is very moist and soft, with a melt -in- the-mouth texture. Ideal for afternoon teas, birthday celebrations, even a small private wedding. The ratio of ingredients can always be doubled or tripled to create a higher, more magnificent cake with ...

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CAKE Science MASTERCLASS

June 22, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Techniques

Why we love CAKE? We love Cake for its fluffiness, its moisture, its height and flavor. A cake is a monumental airy, fluffy thing.  Cake Science seems very complex at first but it’s mostly one thing: leavening factors! That's what makes a cake growing in ...

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Bitter and Sweet Ricotta Cake

June 20, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

This is not your typical Ricotta cheesecake, that's why it looks more like a regular birthday cake in the outside. But the texture is pure smooth Ricotta inside. It takes only 4 ingredients. Yes, as you've heard! Super easy to make with almost no-prep ti ...

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pinkkitchenhollywood

Do Artists see REALITY in a different way?

June 20, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Editorial

Do artists and the most creative people in this world really see reality differently? Many of the artists we know may not necessarily see reality in a special way, but it is almost certain that the so-called creative "geniuses" do perceive reality in a s ...

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A series about Flavour: SWEETNESS

June 12, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Techniques

The quintessential of a Bakers's life. The dream of desserts makers. Even if you don't eat many sweets, like me. Your standing ground is sweetness, and everyone expects a dessert to be a treat! Sweetness is most people' preferred flavor, it gives a sensa ...

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A series about Flavour: UMAMI

June 11, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Techniques

Umami is the fifth flavor, discovered recently, it gained traction around the 2000's when the receptors for it were found in the human tongue. Although Japanese cuisine uses "umami" since foreverWhat is it? Umami can be translated as "savoriness". It's t ...

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bitter

A series about Flavour: BITTER

June 6, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Techniques

Big NEWS: We're more sensitive to Bitterness than any other flavor, surprised? Yeap, our tongue picks it up faster than the rest. It does attract us in an unusual way, is almost addictive believe or not. Studies have shown that people with more sensitivi ...

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guava

Guava “cascos” Cheese tart

June 5, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

In the world of Cuban pastries and sweets, is all about Guava. Although guava is an uncommon fruit and hard to find in regular supermarkets in US or Europe -and the quality isn't as high as in tropical weathers- desserts with guava are do-able and if you ...

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trujillostencil

Héctor Trujillo’s way to do Art

June 3, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Inspiration

Not all Artists are born equal, some of them are what we call a natural. Not every creative person wakes up as an artist, and remains creative 24/7. Most of the artists I've known or ever worked with, don't belong to this kind. Most artists have an agen ...

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A series about Flavour: SOUR

May 31, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Techniques

Sour comes second to none! Well. . . in savory dishes Sour comes after salt and in desserts it comes after sweet. Other than that it gains the protagonist role all the time. Maybe coz it dramatically enhances flavor. It makes berries be more berries (blu ...

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Pâtissier Cedric Grolet: Perfection!

May 30, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Bakers we love

Cedric Grolet showcases all the beauty of his work on Instagram, confessing he only posts what tastes good, although we can't know what these sweets taste like, we can easily assume how great his work is. He's become an Instagram self-made star with aro ...

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You’re Creative, BUT. . .what are the odds for originality?

May 30, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Editorial

Yes. . . you might dream of coming up with NEW everything, new recipes, new ways to understand food, new decoration for a dish or a dessert, new ways to taste, new new new. But. . . are you really aware of the odds for true originality in food accordin ...

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strawberrycake

Fresh Strawberry Cake

May 28, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

Sister of a "Victoria Sponge", this one is inspired on those English delightful cakes to accompany tea. Better with wild strawberries, but also good with regular organic strawberries. This is a children' favorite. Easy to do, healthy, is not too sweet a ...

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Simplest Chocolate Tart

May 28, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

This is the simplest Chocolate tart you'll ever find. Ready in less than 30 minutes, it's the perfect tart for quick solutions, last minute birthday gifts, or offer something amazing when you're running out of time. Easy to made by hand without machines, ...

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schichttorte

Schichttorte, a German Classic

May 26, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Recipes

COMING SOON  During the Layering, before spreading the next layer of raw cake After completing all layers, adding some syrup before ganache, this makes ganache stick to the cake

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A series about Flavour: SALT

May 25, 2019
by Giulietta Vigueras Techniques

Much have been said about Salt in the creation of Sweets, Bakes and Desserts. If Salt was always important to bakers, mostly essential, to the point I was told every sweet needed salt (even a milkshake) . . .  Now is even more critical, cause Cuisin ...

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