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Real Lives 2007 Simulation' title='Real Lives 2007 Simulation' />Real Baking with Rose Levy Beranbaum Nov 0. From the kitchen of Rose. Announcements. In the very near future, this blog will have a new home and a very new design on Square. Space. Thank you all for your questions and contributions all of which have added so much to the knowledge bank of bakers around the world. I have loved having this blog and when Woody joined me in answering questions it became even more enjoyable. In the past twelve years we have had the following numbers 1,3. Woody. We hope you will like our new home Continue to bake with love. Real Lives 2007 S' title='Real Lives 2007 S' />We love you,Rose Woody Nov 0. From the kitchen of Rose. Announcements. My 6. November for 3. 9. Oct 2. 4, 2. 01. 7 From the kitchen of Rose. Book Review. This is a big year for major baking books. I remember exactly 2. Grey Anatomy Season 14 Episode 1. The Cake Bible was published and the category itself got huge attention. Erin is going to benefit from being in the company of so many distinguished authors both old and new and they will be proud to have her as a member of the baking cookbook community of sister and brother bakers. Not only is Erin a gifted baker, she is also a professional food stylist and so, of course, the photos in this book are drop dead gorgeous. Erin was the food stylist for my upcoming book. Heres my favorite photo of the two of us taken during the photoshoot this past April I couldnt be more proud to be the writer of the foreword to Erins first book. And here it is so you dont even have to wait until the book arrives to read it Foreword to The Fearless Baker. When I learned that Erin Mc. Dowell was writing her first baking book, my immediate response was Yes Of course I had met Erin when she was involved in the baking and styling of the photographs for my book The Baking Bible. We spent two intense weeks in a rented studio in upstate New York, baking, styling, discussing, and getting to know each other. Not only did Erin make delicious, nourishing lunches for the entire team every day, her sunny disposition helped set the tone. I taught her how to make a special border on a tart, and she demonstrated how to make the most luscious, voluptuous ganache and buttercream swirls on cakes. Reading through this book, I am struck by how eager Erin is to explore new ideas and inspirations and how open she is to learning. One of the secrets to being a great baker is to have love in ones heart and love for the profession. And one of the secrets to being a great baking author is having a true desire to share. Erin is gifted with both. Her written instructions are a model of clarity and a perfect reflection of her delightful and joyful spirit. And her writing style is so friendly, fun, and unpretentious that it makes baking more approachable than ever. I didnt have to test recipes from this book in order to sing Erins praises, because having seen her in action, and having tasted the results, was proof enough of her expertise. I tested four of the recipes just because they were so alluring I couldnt resist. The rhubarb cheesecake, which imaginatively replaces lemon juice with rhubarb puree, is topped with stunning ribbons of rhubarb. Its exceptionally delicious, and it leaves a surprisingly bright, fresh finish in the mouth despite the richness of the cream cheese. Chocolate puff pastry is something Id never actually made before, but when I saw the photo for this book, I couldnt resist the challenge. Yes, it is hard, as Erin realistically indicates at the top of the recipe, but it is an empowering experience, and success is guaranteed if one follows her excellent instructions. And her technique for making puff pastry results in the best palmiers Ive ever made or eaten. Erin writes, is book is intended to educate you on the whys and hows of baking in an approachable way. If you understand those basics, you can become fearless and potentially tweak your own recipes to suit your whims, the way I do. I relate to this goal 1. In fact, this is shades of the young me, at the start of my own cookbook writing odyssey. It is inspiring to see the fine and exciting work of this prize representative of the new generation of bakers. I am honored that she claims to have used my books as a launching pad to her baking education. And I am certain that Erin Jeanne Mc. Dowell will continue to march to the beat of her own drummer and rise to ever greater heights of discovery and baking excellence. The Fearless Baker Simple Secrets for Baking Like a Pro Oct 0. From the kitchen of Rose. Equipment. Its been over five years since I wrote about my first Breville oven, calling it the perfectly even oven. My test was to pipe a spiral of cream puff pastry to see how it browned and it was perfectly even. I have been so enamored of this oven, I have since purchased one as a wedding gift and another to have in my weekend home. A few weeks ago, I discovered the latest model, the Smart Oven Air. When I learned about the extra features this newer slightly larger model offers I had to have it. And Im totally smitten Ive even put it to use for a newly developed terrific technique, which I will share at the end of this posting. First here are the new features that I most value An oven light that can be turned off or on at will oh joyTwo oven racks. A dehydrating setting and mesh basket Ill be using this for my citrus powderA proofing setting for bread dough between 8. F2. 7C and 1. 00F3. C I tested it and it holds true to temperature with no more than 3F fluctuation. Now here is my great new discovery Anyone who has ever tried to melt white or milk chocolate without stirring it constantly, has learned the hard way that it will seed. This is caused by the milk solids in the chocolate. And there is no way of restoring the little specks of hardened milk solids. But, if you heat the chocolate at 1. F3. 8C it will melt gradually to be as smooth as silk. In short, you can place it in a container in the Breville, turn it to the proofing setting, set the temperature to 1. F3. 8C, and leave it to melt on its own. Breville BOV9. 00. BSS The Smart Oven Air, Silver Oct 0. From the kitchen of Rose. Special Stories 2. The last time I saw my friend Randy, was almost 2. The Pie and Pastry Bible. I never forgot his sweetness, generosity, and incredible skill. For the past 1. 7 years, prior to being pastry chef at the Metropolitan Opera Dining Room, Randy has been pastry chef at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Growing up in New York, I spent many a Sunday with my cousin Joan and uncle Bernard, either at the Museum of Natural History or the Met. So it was a very sentimental visit, sitting in the main dining room, with a spectacular view of the obelisk, the park, and the dearly familiar Central Park West skyline. But the best part was when Randy came to the table. Counter Strike Lh 2011 here. Woody and I had shared a light lunch to ensure that we would have plenty of room to enjoy the sampling of desserts which Randy presented to us. My top favorite was the caramel glazed banana sundae but a close second was the perfectly silky and delicious chocolate Gianduja custard. Randy and I had an equally delicious catch up, exchanging news of mutual friends and family. We promised each other that we would not let so many years go by again without reconnecting. Oct 0. 4, 2. 01. 7 From the kitchen of Rose. Announcements. Photo Credit Matthew Septimus. Dear Fellow Blog Members and Bakers,We are in the process of changing the platform of our 1. Square. Space. We will keep you informed as it progresses.