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PASTRIES - VIENNA, AUSTRIA
DEMEL
My favorite place, by far, is Demel in Vienna. It's eclectic and traditional at the same time.
Kohlmarkt
Confectionery
RESTAURANTS - SAN FRANCISCO, CA
CANDY MAKERS
PURVEYORS - CALIFORNIA / TEXAS
STRAUS FAMILY CREAMERY
California / Texas / Online
Dairy
It is the only cream on the market that doesn't leave a chemical aftertaste. They achieve this through their somewhat-maverick processing practices which preserves the taste of the dairy. I look for recipes that will feature this fresh flavor. Their butter is also superlative to any other. We are so lucky to have them in our region!
MEG RAY
SWEET REVOLUTION
www.sweetrevolutioncaramels.com
2565 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107 (view map)
Available in New York at:
Dean & Deluca Soho
560 Broadway, New York, NY 10012 (view map)
T: 212.226.6800
I am inspired by the recent crop of candy makers, in particular Anastasia of Sweet Revolution. She makes organic caramels without corn syrup. which is a test of ingenuity and perseverance. The caramels are simply delicious and unusual (which do not always go hand in hand).
California / Online
Candy
PHO AO SEN
200 International Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94606 (view map)
T: 510.839.6821
Additional location in Mesa, AZ.
Oakland
Vietnamese
For pho and bun.
PASTRIES - LONDON, UK
FORTNUM & MASON
I love Fortnum & Mason in London for the packaging, which I find equally as interesting as the pastry itself and is an important part of
Miette products.
Piccadilly
Specialty Foods Market
PASTRIES - PARIS, FRANCE
PIERRE HERME
In Paris, I go to Pierre Herme to take-away the croissant, assortment of individual pastries and macaron - but mostly to marvel at the consistency in production year after year.
6th Arrondissement
French Patisserie
PIERRE HERME
In Paris, I go to Pierre Herme to take-away the croissant, assortment of individual pastries and macaron - but mostly to marvel at the consistency in production year after year.
15th Arrondissement
French Patisserie
BAKER / OWNER, MIETTE CAKES
DESSERTS BY PIERRE HERMÉ
For baking, I am mostly inspired by Pierre Herme's books - but they are impractical for the home cook.
Purchase at: Amazon.com
Author: Chef Pierre Hermé
COOKBOOKS
RENE VERDON’S FRENCH COOKING FOR THE AMERICAN TABLE
For savory cooking, I rely on "French Cooking for the American Table" by Rene Verdon, who was the chef in the Kennedy White House.
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Author: Chef Rene Verdon
THE CAKE BIBLE
For the home cook, I recommend the Cake Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum: it is flawless.
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Author: Rose Levy Berenbaum
