C-CAP students at the Post&Beam Event in Los Angeles in February.

If you are looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, join us on Sunday, April 21, 2013 (3:00-5:30 p.m.), at The Old Bowery Station when local bakers and food bloggers gather for the first time to present their delicious desserts, all to raise funds to support scholarships and programs for at-risk students in the Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP). Tickets are $39 and can be purchased at http://sweetsensations.bpt.me/. Read More

The holidays are upon us and there’s no better way to celebrate than with chocolate. Below find some scrumptious chocolate filled desserts to get you into the festive spirit! Read More

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Trends come and go in the world of pastries. For awhile, cupcakes ruled the world,  making appearances throughout pop culture and the ovens of single girls everywhere, we can thank Carrie Bradshaw for that. Whoopie Pies moonlighted for a minute and now the French Macaron seems to be the trend for the sugar-induced.

Macarons are actually Italian in origin, dating back to 1533 during the reign of the Medici family. The original macarons were simple almond cookies, with the word sharing its etymology with “macaroni”–both meaning fine dough. It wasn’t until Catherine Medici married Duc d’Orleans who would later become King Henry II of France that these meringue cookies took on status as a French treasure. For a long time macarons stayed simple and didn’t become a sandwiched treat until the 20th century when French pastry became much more sophisticated and whimsical.  Read More

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By: Dylan Rodgers

Eid Mubarak! Today is a day of celebration-  August 30 is the first day of Eid ul-Fitr, or “Eid” for short.  It’s time to quit fasting and stuff yourself to the breaking point in the heat of midday.  Now that you have regained focus and even built a stronger relationship with the divine by fasting, don’t be afraid to let yourself go for this three day celebration of the beginning of Shawwal, the month after Ramadan. Read More

Apple Pie is a Classic American Dessert for Fourth of July

Fourth of July is right around the corner. While I’m sure you’ve thought about what you’re throwing on the grill, have you thought about baking this Independence Day? We all know there’s nothing more American than apple pie, but you can go even further with these delicious recipes! Read More

Get Fit For Summer!

When summer heat arrives, it can encourage you to cool off with a pint of ice cream. However, staying cool and eating healthily are not at odds. With some planning and easy recipes for low calorie summer desserts, you can keep cool and stay trim at the same time. Whether you’re aiming for a healthy treat or a small low calorie bite, these options will be sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and the scale. Or, try a tart Rhubarb Crumble to make this month’s star ingredient shine. Read More

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Get Fit For Summer

If you’re trying to Get Fit For Summer then you might worry about having dessert, which can sometimes means overindulging. Thankfully there’s no reason you should forgot something sweet. With healthy alternatives, you can still enjoy dessert without any guilt. Try any of these four healthy dessert recipes to please your sweet tooth. Choose yogurt over ice cream and fruit, whether it’s baked or just on its own. Here are four healthy dessert recipes to get you started.  Read More

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Check out what we cooked as the dessert for President Barack Obama and his friends at the Red Rooster Harlem in our video series of Dinner with President Obama. If you’re dying to try it out, follow along with our recipe. You can have a presidential dinner at your own home with your own family and friends! Read More

We all know what an impact our nutritional intake can have on our health, but some elderly gourmands out there are disregarding the doctor’s advice in order to make the most out of their elderly years. Read More

Chris Hanmer is making some of the most innovative dessert showpieces in the business.  Owner of The School of Pastry Design in Las Vegas and frequent Food Network Challenge competitor,

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