On Thanksgiving Day I gave thanks for bakers like this who make extra pies for walk-ins like me who were too indecisive to pre-order. Black Jet had posted on IG that it had a few extra pies and wou...
As one who favors "Chewy Pralines" over grainy crystallized examples or creamy styles, I didn't hesitate to grab one I spotted on the shelf at Andy's Orchard in Morgan Hill, CA. Nothing untoward in...
I make all the desserts for Thanksgiving. That means that I try to make 7 or 8 different things. Despite the fact that there are lots of interesting and delicious desserts, there is always someon...
Reading the Chicago Tribune one day long ago, they featured a chocolate mousse recipe which featured ground pecan, and which resulted in a recipe that was SO rich and delicious I actually held onto...
I used to get pecans at the Santa Monica farmers market. I haven’t seen bulk pecans in the shell since. Rainbow? A farmers market?
" . . . The pecan pie machine—thought to be the only one of its kind in the United States (thank you Texas)—is located out front at the Berdoll Pecan Candy & Gift Company shop. It’s restocked ever...
Anybody (besides you, Mom) remember Sutters Bakery, which used to be on Greenwich Avenue lo these 30 years ago? They made a wonderful pecan ring--a moist, buttery yeast-based coffee cake with lots ...
I followed the America's Test Kitchen recipe exactly, but my pie did not set up properly. I baked it 1 day ahead, so it was completely cooled. When I cut into it, it was more like pecan pudding. It...
I love pecan pie, but hate the goo in between the crust and delicious, crispy, sweet pecans. I want to make a totally non-traditional pecan pie that still keeps that wonderful top. I don't know w...
Which pecan pie is better CI or Dorie Greenspan. Always made Michael Recchiuti's. The recipe disappeared. Thank you
MUST I use corn syrup in chocolate pecan pie or can I use just regular granulated sugar?
So I'm making pecan pie for Thanksgiving this year (first time making it, I usually do pumpkin for Thanksgiving). Have been looking at the CI recipe and noticed that it calls for a pie dough that h...
Looking for a source for locally grown pecans in or near Austin. Tried for farmer's market yesterday and no luck. Also went to the pecan/gift store south of Austin on 290 but would like to go dir...
Has anyone tried it? I'm always disappointed with the sugar-shock-craziness of their donuts. So I am not trying... but I'm cautiously intrigued.
Hello. You all have saved me many a time and I thank you CHs! I need advice. I have 12 people coming on Christmas Day, 7 days from now. I would love to do some of the dishes ahead of time. I was...