Fish Pontchartrain
Posted on Apr 21, 2011
Life is beautiful. Not to say it is not busy, because my plate is overflowing at the moment, but amid the hustle and bustle beautiful things have been happening. First, I got to visit my best friend and her family in the UK where we had a lovely side trip to Wales. Second, my brother got married to a great girl and I got to make their cakes. Third, my Aunt Ruby is out of the hospital and I am going to see her in a few days. ...
Tales of Puff Pastry and a Fish Fry
Posted on Jan 28, 2008
This weekend I made puff pastry. Yes, I know, I made it at school so big whoop … but just wait. First, I have not made puff at home in at least a year. Maybe longer. I have made blitz puff pastry, a sort of extra flaky pie dough, many times but not regular puff. Second, the last time I did any real laminated dough at home I was out to prove I was not laminated dough impaired. This time I was making it because I wanted to. ...
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