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Critic-Turned-Cook Competes in Cake vs. Pie Contest
You know that sinking feeling when a recipe goes wrong? I felt that flutter in my gut when a portion of my cake slumped onto the plate as caramel icing dripped down three layers—it was a sweet sticky mess. This was after I had spent all day working on my entry for the Cake vs. Pie competition put on by fellow Serious Eats contributor Jessie Oleson at her adorable new Cakespy shop.Saveur's Inaugural Food Blog Awards
Saveur.com nominated their favorite food blogs, dividing them into nine categories. A special congratulations to our Serious Eats contributors in the mix, including Jessie Oleson of Cakespy (for Best Baking and Desserts Blog), Michael Natkin of Herbivoracious (for Best Special Interest Blog), and Deb Harkness of Good Wine Under $20 (for Best Wine Blog). Check out the other nominees and cast your vote here.Photo of the Day: Macarons at McDonald's in Paris
[Photograph: Jessie Oleson] Jessie Oleson, aka Cakespy, creator of all things cute and sweet, is currently eating her way through Paris. Today she tweeted a photo of macarons from McDonald's for €0.90 each (about $1.21). Of course, you wouldn't go to McDonald's for a macaron—you could probably find macarons in Paris with your eyes closed, or look at our list of recommendations—but the fast food version doesn't look too shabby. (Sidenote: During my stay in Paris in 2006, I came across these Super Sized macarons at a McCafe. Alas, I didn't try them.) Related Macaron Glacé = Ice Cream Sandwich with Macarons and Gelato Ketchup Macarons, a Savory French/American Snack Macaron Week Round-Up Robyn's Favorite Macaron Of All...Favorite Bread for French Toast?
[Photograph: Robyn Lee] French toast comes in all sizes and shapes: the average thick white bread, brioche, challah, some nice cinnamon-raisin, or maybe the special Italian holiday bread Panettone. But Cakespy has me salivating for this croissant French toast from the Doug Fir Lounge in Portland, Oregon. "This is possibly the most wonderful way to bring day-old croissants back to life that I have ever seen. These compressed crescents contained rich, buttery flavor in every bite." Mmm, repurposed croissants. Ever tried this? Or have another favorite spin on French toast? Related A Breakfast of Eggy Bread, or Savory French Toast Apple-Gruyère French Toast Cap'n Crunch French Toast...Gift Guide: For the Sweet Tooth
Season's Sweetings! These treats will leave your favorite sweet tooth with more than just visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads.Cakespy's Glossary of Desserts Named After People
Some folks have streets or schools named after them, others leave a legacy behind in desserts. Cakespy, aka Jessie Oleson, put together this impressive list of inspired sweets—everything from Cherry Garcia ice cream to graham crackers to Robert Redford cake....The West Coast Pink Bakery Box Theory
Pink box from Voodoo Doughnuts in Portland, Oregon. [Flickr: mulmatsherm] There are many cultural differences between the West and East coasts but it takes a true doughnut eater to notice the one involving different-colored bakery boxes. When Jessie Oleson of Cakespy (and our own baking blogger) moved out west, she spotted the Pepto Bismol-colored boxes after being so used to white ones. It turns out the difference has something to do with Cambodia (yes, we're all over the map here). According to an "Ask Chris" column in Los Angeles Magazine: Cambodians fleeing the Khmer Rouge in the late 1970s arrived in large numbers in Southern California, where they were recruited by Winchell’s. At the time the coated, greaseproof boxes...How to Make Hermits from CakeSpy
Serious Eats contributor Jessie Oleson shows you how to make a popular 1880s dessert, Hermits, on her blog, CakeSpy. She says that these cookies—flavored with coffee, cinnamon, and nutmeg—are rich, cakey, moist, and satisfying....Cakespy on Why Whoopie Pies Ain't All That
Photograph from The Cooking of Joy Cakespy's Jessie Oleson gives the "whoopie pies are the next big thing" movement a good ol' Bronx cheer: Problem one: The Stupid Name. There's no delicate way to say it: Whoopie Pie is a stupid-sounding name. For me, "whoopie" conjures up goofy images of sexual reference on the Newlywed Show and cushions that make farting sounds. I don't know about you, but even adding "pie" after it doesn't serve to cancel out these associations or change them to "irresistible dessert". Ms. Oleson also has problems with "the cute factor" (not much, she says) and their size (too big). I, for one, would still rather eat, look at, or read about whoopie pies than,...Hot Topics: Technique of the Week | The Food Lab
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8 Delicious Chocolate Cakes and Pies for Valentine's Day
Some might say that chocolate on Valentine's Day is about as unoriginal as you can get. We all remember the first heart-shaped box of overly sweet chocolate bonbons from grade school Valentines. But chocolate gift-giving needn't be a cliché. This year, let's bake our sweethearts chocolate cakes and pies instead! Here are 8 delicious recipes perfect for celebrating your love (of chocolate.)
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