Author: gia
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The Case for Baking with Persimmons
Lately, I’ve found myself pushing against the boundaries of my comfort zone a lot. I’ve been very interested in the use of seasonal ingredients; however, with winter incoming, it can be tricky. Persimmons are here to save the day with beautiful colors, and many varieties to give you the perfect…
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Book Review: ‘Dessert Person’ by Claire Saffitz
Despite all of the turnover and departures from BA & CNE, Claire graced us with a cookbook – Dessert Person: Recipes and Guidance for Baking with Confidence. Dessert Person delivers on the promise it claims – providing guidance for confident baking. After reading through and baking three recipes, I share…
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Making Macarons: Tips, Techniques, & Best Practices
Let’s talk macarons. As I mentioned in my last blog post, they’re something I have practiced and poured over for over 3 years now. I’ve become pretty well-versed in all things macarons through a ton of trial & error – recipes, ratios, flavors & fillings. I’m sharing all of my…
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What to expect from this blog
It’s definitely a weird time for starting my food writing again, but here we are! I hope to share my favorite baking tools, techniques, interesting or unappreciated ingredients, and the occasional recipe. I’ll pepper in cookbook reviews & my hot takes on what’s happening in the food world.