The trompe-l’œil desserts have taken the culinary world by storm. This bakery might be the only source in the South Sound.

Pastry chef Dominique Ansel knows his way around a beautiful dessert. The 48-year-old French culinary guru is the creator of some of the most viral sweet treats across America, from the Cronut, a ...

Whether you are considering a career in baking, or just curious about the job titles you see at your favorite restaurant, you may be wondering about the difference between a pastry chef and a baker.

You might think that professional pastry chefs bake everything from scratch — that they’ve come up with a recipe for every dough, frosting, and filling. But even the pros appreciate a good shortcut … ...

Here’s the thing about pastry chefs; they know exactly how much effort (or shortcut) goes into a dessert. While most diners see a molten chocolate cake or crème brûlée and think “treat,” chefs see ...

By expanding culinary boundaries with innovative recipes and creative techniques, these ten talented chefs are sure to please ...