Akiko White / Founder & Owner, Aloha Bites, Kailua, HI Valentine’s Jam Cookie Passion Fruit Jelly Illustration Meets Island Flavor From an early age, Akiko White’s world revolved around flour and paint. Growing up in Texas, she learned to bake with her...
Shannon Beers / Pastry Sous Chef, Wedding Cake Specialist, Biltmore Catering, Asheville, NC Biltmore Banana Sticky Toffee Pomegranate Mousse Christmas Past A year after Tropical Storm Helene devastated Asheville, N.C., Biltmore Estate is once again hosting a holiday...
Pineapple-Ginger Financier Fluffy, golden, and gently spiced, Chef Steven Woerdehoff’s tropical financier delivers warm ginger depth, bright pineapple sweetness, and soft, buttery texture. Watch how he made this dessert featuring Sweet Ginger, Carmelized Pineapple...
Chocolate-Dipped Honeycomb with Freeze-Dried Pineapple Crisp, airy, and dipped in decadence, Chef Steven Woerdehoff’s tropical twist on honeycomb candy delivers bold flavor, irresistible crunch, and playful texture. Check out how he made this treat featuring...
Emily Luchetti / Pastry Chef, Writer, Owner of SweetQueen Fruit Spreads and Caramels, Bolinas, CA Passion Fruit Cream with Raspberries Perfect Purée Clear Pear Caramel Sauce The Sweet Side of Life If just 100 people read James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Emily...
Genevieve Meli / Culinary Institute of America, New York Roasted Corn Ice Cream with Blackberry Chantilly and Celery Curls Vegan Black Currant Gummy Flowers Baking an Impact Pastry Chef Genevieve Meli is passionate about smarter baking. Her 2024 book, “Baking an...
