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It’s time to say “good-bye” to 2025 and share favorite recipes for the year. Red Lentil Soup by Melissa Clark. I was lucky enough to hear Melissa Clark speak this year in San Francisco. Even luckier that she handed me … Continue reading →

The days are getting shorter and school is in full swing.  So it’s time to say “good-bye” to La Toque de Cindy’s 2024 cooking camps.    We had a very fun summer with topics spanning from bread making to savory weeknight … Continue reading →

I am always on a quest for good (and unusual) chocolate.  This time I found it in Malta.  At first I thought there was a single source, the Malta Chocolate Factory in Bugibba. It is actually a chocolate shop with … Continue reading →

Stenciling is a wonderful way to put a “wow” factor into your cake decorating toolbox.  It’s very easy to do but looks stunning.  Press the stencil close to the top of your cake. Dust some confectioner’s sugar over it.  Gently … Continue reading →

After a recent episode on “Somebody Feed Phil” about Iceland, I got very curious about the country and it’s food.  I almost went as far as to book a family vacation there.  We had some resistance to the cold and … Continue reading →

Southeast Asia is now a treasure trove of interesting chocolate.  I returned from that region recently with a suitcase full of chocolate after visiting chocolate stores and “factories”, admittedly hobbling to and fro with a cane and my hubby to … Continue reading →

I am a super fan of the New York Times cooking crew.  They have so many inventive recipes and are “in the know” on the latest food trends.  Lately they’ve invited key chefs to join them from time to time … Continue reading →

While in NYC and Scottsdale last week I enjoyed many meals out on the town.  Some were good, some were drab, some looked lovely.  Although I pride myself on my cooking I do keep a list of restaurants.  Some to … Continue reading →

It’s been such a long time since I wrote a blob post.  Sorry about that.  Just being a sloth.   Well, La Toque de Cindy is back up and running and welcomes private parties from here on out until summer camp … Continue reading →

Come learn how to make the tastiest and most beautiful cookies ever.  In this 5 day cooking series we’ll bake a variety of cookies every day.   Fortune cookies have been a hit with past students and I’m bringing those back.   … Continue reading →