Written by eater on 19 January 2007
Last week, Jef (aka the geek) showcased his culinary skills by creating the delectable rich Sarah Bernhardt pastries, sharing the details in his post. While he highlighted the intricate process of making these pastries, one delightful element that went unmentioned was the exceptional almond macaroons forming the pastry’s base—a truly [Continue]
Written by geek on 10 January 2007
A friend of mine on IRC commented on the macarons I made a few weeks ago. He was saying they reminded him of a Swedish almond cookie, the biskvit. I did a little bit of research, and learned that these cookies are more commonly known as Sarah Bernhardts. These pastries were invented by a Danish [Continue]