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Two-time winner? Blackbird Modern Asian pastry chef competing on Guy Fieri's cooking show

Blackbird Modern Asian pastry chef Denise Elrod will make her second appearance on "Guy's Grocery Games." Will she win again?

The Enduring Sweet: A Guide to Iran’s Dry Pastries

There is a quiet, steadfast nobility to the dry sweet. Unlike its flamboyant, perishable cousin, the cream-filled cake, the shirini khoshk…

The Filipino Touch That Turned Pistachio into Gold

Filipino pastry chef Nouel Catis Omamalin transformed a pistachio-knafeh chocolate bar into the viral “Dubai chocolate,” founded luxury brand Sna’ap, and continues to inspire dessert innovation worldwide.

Coming Soon: Masterchef Finale Guest Chef To Open Sydney Gelato Shop

The esteemed pastry chef will launch Euca, a gelateria, in October. Flavours range from Davidson’s plum with dark chocolate to strawberry gum sorbet. Plus, a hero eucalyptus scoop.

Jupiter pastry chef returns to Flavortown on Guy Fieri's 'Grocery Games' - How to watch

A Palm Beach County pastry chef returns to Flavortown Aug. 13 for a sweet vs. savory showdown. Denise Elrod is all about the sweet in this spotlight.

Stuffed Peppers Wrapped In Flaky Puff Pastry

Satisfy your cravings with these puff pastry-wrapped stuffed peppers, a delightful combo of crispy layers and hearty, flavorful fillings!

13 California Vegan Bakeries Known For Innovative Pastries

California has become a true paradise for plant-based pastry lovers, where indulgence meets innovation in every flaky, golden bite. Across the Golden State, vegan bakeries are reimagining classic favorites—think buttery...

Meet the local mom who built a gourmet dessert business for her son with a disability

Local baker Asma Gowher is known for her beautifully elevated desserts, and she invited the "Houston Life" crew into her kitchen for a behind-the-scenes look at the story behind her gourmet pastries.

Review: Costco's Rhubarb Pastry Is A Fruity New Choice For Breakfast

We tried Costco's limited-time rhubarb pastries, new in late summer 2025, and their fruity flavor makes them a great addition ...

Level Up Your Ice Cream Sandwiches With This Nostalgic Store-Bought Pastry

What's better than a cold, creamy ice cream sandwich? For an even better treat, swap the traditional cookies for this buttery ...

Blackbird Modern Asian Hosts Live Steam of Guy’s Grocery Games

Blackbird Modern Asian will be live-streaming Guy's Grocery Games on Aug. 13 to celebrate its pastry chef's second appearance on the show.

Breaking barriers: The Pastry Project provides free baking education

The program has helped more than 40 graduates gain essential skills and find jobs in bakeries, catering companies and grocers ...

Sassy Mama: Talking tomatoes

Sassy Mama showcased the flavor and history of heirloom tomatoes and shared a recipe for a puff pastry tomato pie perfect for summer.

Two-time winner? Blackbird Modern Asian pastry chef competing on Guy Fieri's cooking show

Blackbird Modern Asian pastry chef Denise Elrod will make her second appearance on "Guy's Grocery Games." Will she win again?

At Arta Atelier, a Harley-riding chef serves up boutique French pastries

A former pizza shop in south-west Sydney has been transformed into a gallery-like space that focuses all the attention on cakes, tarts, chocolates and choux buns.

No-bake summer desserts: Dubai chocolate strawberries, banana cream pie recipe

Fresh fruit is already a perfect summertime treat, but for anyone in search of a simple, no-bake dessert, chef Danielle Sepsy ...

The $4 Frozen Pie Crust I’m Stocking in My Freezer While I Gear Up for Baking Season

If a store-bought crust will get people to bake, I’m all for it,” says Christine, our senior recipe editor who herself opts ...

Easy Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish: A Simple Breakfast Pastry

Hey everyone, Jason Griffith here! There’s something truly special about a warm, flaky pastry, especially when it’s fresh ...

Kris Padalino, pastry chef of Bittersweet: "I despise cupcakes"

Kris Padalino Bittersweet 500 East Alameda Avenue 303-942-0320 bittersweetdenver.com This is part one of my interview with Kris Padalino, pastry chef at Bittersweet; part two of our chat will run tomorrow. Kris Padalino never envisioned herself as a pastry chef. Sure, she grew up in a big Italian family that...

Round two with Jason Lebeau, pastry chef at Coohills: "Keep your head ...

Jason Lebeau Pastry chef Coohills 1400 Wewatta Street 303-623-5700 coohills.com This is part two of my chat with Jason Lebeau, pastry chef at Coohills; part one of my interview with Lebeau ran yesterday. If you could make one request of Denver diners, what would it be? Be willing to think...