International Association of Culinary Professionals Culinary & Book Expo 2012

April 1st marked the end of the International Association of Culinary Professionals Conference with the Culinary and Book Expo. Many food vendors, chefs, and distributors were around to show off food, equipment, and new ideas for items to use in your everyday cooking.

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Clinton Street Baking Co's Pancake 'Topping' Month 2012

My disappointment with Clinton Street Baking Co's Pancake Month this year. Not as great as advertised, but I'm still a loyal fan of the place. Every restaurant has a bad day after all.

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Interview with Allison Kave of First Prize Pies (Keeping baking in the family, yet sharing the secrets of good, fun pie-making.)

My interview with Allison Kave founder and pie maker extraordinaire of First Prize Pies. Baking/cooking runs in the Kave family and Allison is making waves with her baking venture in First Prize Pies. I have gladly spent much money tasting these pies in large and mini form. I can guarantee you will not be disappointed.

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2011 Year in Review of NYC’s baked good offerings.

Annual review of baked offerings I enjoyed (or didn't) through New York City and perhaps another rogue area or two within the U.S.

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2011 Wrap-up! My year in baking...(part 2)

The second half of my annual baking review. This is when it gets heavy people, gluten-free cookies, bread pudding, a new type of snickerdoodle, craziness I tell you! Pure baking craziness.

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