Category Archives: Pastry

Zenyatta (yada yada) Crostata

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Lisa

SO, what if that actually was the title of the Police Album? Would the tracks be something like, ‘Don’t Stand to Close to Pie’ or ‘Driven to Pears’? Sorry, I couldn’t resist. I’m late for yet another challenge, although technically, I … Continue reading →

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The Cats licked the Croquembouche

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Lisa

This entry is VERY late, three days late to be exact. Humidity turned caramelized sugar to croquembouche goo and well, I almost gave up.  I’m glad I didn’t, so better late than never (are you listening, BOT?). When I was … Continue reading →

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Orange Tian – Pith-Free, and Strawberry Kiwi Tian

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Lisa

I don’t like orange marmalade. Apparently my fingers dislike it too because I continue to misspell ‘marmalade’ in this entry, and I’ve had to correct every spelling of it thus far. My aversion to marmalade started with one really bad experience, discussed … Continue reading →

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