Unfortuately, I didn't get a chance to update last week when I made pies in my Baking and Pastry Techniques class....so here are pictures from class 2 weeks ago.
Biscuits. I still have to work on keeping my products consistent...but I'm determined! :)
Pie Dough. Did not realize how much work it was to make a pie crust, but I'm glad I finally know now.
Apple Pie WITH the lattice design on top. Words can't even describe how happy I am to have learned how to do the lattice. :D
My personal favorite. This is a Black Bottom Banana Cream Pie. The bottom of the crust was layered with some chocolate ganache, then a layer of banana slices, and banana pastry cream on top. I'm definitely making this again! Banana and chocolate is my favorite flavor combination so this made me really happy :)
So, this past Saturday my two friends and I went to NYC. Of course, being the bakers we are, we had to visit Laduree, the original place for macarons. I was so excited to finally visit this place because originally it was only found in Paris (and for those who know me know how much I want to go there!). All and all, we had an awesome time visiting Shake Shack, getting lost, walking through Central Park, riding the subway, having a taxi pull up to us then drive away, taking pictures, and overall just having a good time and getting away from campus. Oh and to mention my first train ride ever!!! Yes, very fun. :)
The Hudson Valley was pretty much my view during the train ride. I'm not complaining though, it was beautiful.
Laduree!!!! If you are in the area and haven't tried this place yet, I highly recommend you try it here! If you want Parisian Macarons, why not try the place that started it all? It's like a street away from Central Park located right next to the Juicy Couture store. We had to wait in line, but that's just proof that it's going to be worth it.
864 Madison Avenue New York, 10021
Laduree New York Website
Inside Laduree.
Window display.
Pistacchio Macaroon Tower
Another Macaron Tower.
Macaron!!! :3
My box :) Flavors I decided to try: Pistacchio, Rose, Chocolate, Coffee, Salted Caramel, Vanilla, Raspberry, and Lemon.
So, I'll just end this post with a picture of eclairs I made in my techniques class this past week.
These were a challenge. However, what fun would it be if everything came easy? Definitely need to work more on this before my Skills Verification Exam!
Just some fancy desserts I came across in Farqharson....cannot wait to learn how to make these!
That's all for this week!
Thanks again for everyone's support!
<3 Debbie
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