Hi all, it's great to meet you. I have been baking for several years, cooking for a few more, and I have loved learning about different world cultures and cuisines through the process. I've sort of realized that my interest has surpassed "casual participant" and is now in full-on "nerd", which I don't mind at all. I self-identify as a baker, and I love making cakes especially. Cakes are special because the sum is greater than the parts combined: you take a bunch of components, sandwich them together, and present layers of complexity and diversity in texture. So don't be surprised if most of my questions center around that arena However, I love cooking as well, and hope to learn more about other methods of preparation (grilling, smoking, dehydrating, etc) to become more well-rounded.
P.S. I am moving to Philadelphia very soon and would love to bake with anyone who is around!
Pecan and orange frangipane tart topped w/ maple and barley malt caramel and toasted pecans
Fenugreek genoise sponge w/ maple vanilla crème patissière, fenugreek and vanilla swiss meringue buttercream and maple honeycomb crumbles on the outside