How To Make Pastry Cream

by Liz // May 20, 2015 // 2 Comments

You know that delicious, creamy filling in eclairs, cream puffs and Napoleons? Well, that’s pastry cream, also known as creme patissiere. Pastry cream is a stirred custard, which means that it is cooked directly in a saucepan on the stove. Continue reading →

How To Make Chocolate Ganache

by Liz // May 8, 2015 // 2 Comments

One of the first techniques I learned when starting this baking project was how to make chocolate ganache. It’s delicious. It’s easy. Best of all, on days when you’re feeling blue, it’s nice to have on hand–you know, to just stand next to Continue reading →

How To Frost A Cake

by Liz // April 12, 2015 // 2 Comments

Frosting a cake and making it smooth before decorating can be a bit tricky, but not impossible. There are a couple things to keep in mind when learning how to frost a cake. First of all, the buttercream needs Continue reading →

How To Blind Bake A Pie Crust

by Liz // November 16, 2014 // 4 Comments

I am reading the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy and it’s messing with my mind. Yes, I am late to the party. I held out because I am a bit of a book snob. When I saw the movie trailer, Continue reading →