The Sous-Pastry-Chef in training: One-handed Snowy Nut Linzer Biscuits

“All chefs are like Jewish mothers. They want to feed you and feed you and impress you. It’s an eagerness to please.” Padma Lakshmi Every self-respecting professional would know when to train the next generation…    The Sous-Chef de Cuisine (under-chef of the kitchen) is the second-in-command and direct assistant of the Chef de Cuisine […]

Rising (to the Challenge): Homemade Danish Pastry

“Just living is not enough… one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.” Hans Christian Andersen Danish pastry, called wienerbrød in Danish is a laminated yeast-leavened dough, with a texture similar to puff pastry. The origin of the Danish pastry is known to be related to the 1850 strike that forced the Danish bakery owners […]