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Serious Sweets: Orange-Cream Pavlovas
In the 1920s while on a world tour, Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova visited Australia and New Zealand. She inspired audiences and kitchens alike—it was during this trip that the pavlova, a meringue topped with whipped cream and fruit, was introduced.Spice Hunting: Rose Water
Rose water is as likely to be found in Grandma's perfume as in our food. It's an old-fashioned flavor, looking backward rather than forward. But there's something about its ancient caché when treated right, there's nothing like it. Rose water's best uses are also its oldest: pastries, creamy desserts, spicing for nuts, and accents on braised dishes.Serious Entertaining: Desserts For A Crowd
When you throw a dinner party, sometimes you ask a friend to bring dessert, sometimes you hit up the Italian bakery on your way home, and sometimes—yes it's true—sometimes you eschew this final course all together, hoping that everyone will be too full of hamburgers to notice. But because my personal motto is, "Don't forget dessert," I give you three tasty solutions to this problem. No dainty souffles or individual tarts here; these are desserts to feed a crowd.Spice Hunting: Orange Blossom Water
It's fascinating to see which spices and seasonings one cuisine adopts from another—but I'm more interested in those they leave behind. The answer to why some ingredients don't make the cut are often riddles of history, economics, and the whims of traders, merchants, and tastemakers. Which is an elaborate way of saying that I don't know why Americans haven't glommed on to orange blossom water while rose water and rose petals line more shelves and pastry counters. I'm just glad it's here now.Culinary Ambassadors: The Semla, Sweden's Way of Fattening Up Before Lent
In the old days, fasting before Easter was part of the Swedish tradition. To be able to survive fasting during a time of year when Sweden is coldest, dark, and snowy, it was important to stock up on calories. One way of doing this was through a pastry called the semla, also called "fastlagsbulle." It had everything required for a food item whose main purpose was to help us efficiently store calories: white flour, plenty of sugar, and plenty of fat.Scandinavian Street Food: Danish Æbleskiver For Christmas
Æbleskiver, which is Danish for "apple slices," are a classic Danish dessert primarily served during Christmas that resemble round pancake balls with a doughnut-like texture. The name is completely misleading though—the recipe hasn't contained apples for over a century. Served warm with icing sugar and jam, they're delicious and deservedly one of the country's most famous desserts.What We're Watching: 'Dessert First' with Anne Thornton
It's been quite a while since the Food Network aired a quality baking show, so I was pretty excited when I heard word of a new show coming to Food Network this month: Dessert First with Anne Thornton. I had high hopes but low expectations as I checked out an advance copy of the first episode. After all, the Network is inexperienced in pastry food porn; could they pull it off?Spice Hunting: Pairing Chiles and Chocolate
Pairing chiles with chocolate is nothing new, and understandably so. It's a delicious combination that showcases subtle aspects of chiles and chocolate that may otherwise go unnoticed. There's a lot more to it than making chocolate spicy, but it's not difficult stuff. As more varieties of chiles become increasingly common, and as we gain a greater understanding of chocolate flavor varieties, it's not hard to make combinations that rival those of many chocolate makers and pastry chefs.Street Food Profiles: Sugar Philly Truck in Philadelphia
It's time for another street food profile. This time we chat with the guys behind Sugar Philly Truck, a truck in Philadelphia that serves gourmet desserts including peanut panna cotta, spicy Mexican layered chocolate cake, and French macarons.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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