When in Italy I love to eat brioches, the typical bar breakfast. Where can I find these tasty sweets in America (Massachusetts or California)? [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2008 - 11 answers

Can you identify this challah-like pastry from my childhood? I've had no luck googling or randomly searching at bakeries. [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2008 - 7 answers

So, is anyone else out there a frustrated wannabe Croissant Chef? [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2008 - 17 answers

How do I get my pastry for Cornish pasties to have the consistency of a good shop-bought pasty? [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2008 - 6 answers

I am a fan of turnovers, pasties, empanadas and similar instances of the global phenomenon of creating a portable meal by putting something yummy in the middle of pastry. I usually put ground beef in my turnovers, but I'm getting bored of variations on spiced ground beef. Help me find new delicious things to encase in pie crust! I'm looking for recipes, links to recipes, ideas for recipes, and cookbook recommendations. Feel free to recommend things that are sweet, savory, or both.
posted on Feb 12, 2008 - 33 answers

In Pedro Almodovar's Volver... when Raimunda (Penelope Cruz) and Sole visit their aunt Paula, Raimunda eats a pastry from a plateful that is sitting on the table. Can anyone tell me what that pastry is called? [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2007 - 16 answers

What are the finest mail-order food goods available at reasonable prices? I'm talking best bread, brownies, cakes, fruits, frozen pizzas, cookies -- any recommendations for extraordinary food at not-exhorbitant rates.
posted on Feb 6, 2007 - 33 answers

I just had a last-minute flash of inspiration for an Xmas gift for my fiancée: she is interested in making pastries and candies and has an innate knack for it. I'd like to get her some lessons from a pro. Possible? [more inside]
posted on Dec 18, 2006 - 10 answers

I'd like a recipe for French vanilla custard tarts. [more inside]
posted on Aug 17, 2006 - 3 answers

PastryFilter: Anyone know where the cream horn originated? [more inside]
posted on Aug 6, 2006 - 6 answers