Raspberry Semifreddo Torte
with Whipped Cream and Mixed Berry Compote
Chocolate Amaretto Mousse Cake
Valrhona Chocolate Sauce, Chocolate Pearls, Candied Almonds
February 18, 2010
January 28, 2010
Goodies made for the Oinkster. Yummmmmmm.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Fudge Brownies
Better Late Than Never... Christmas Cookies Revisited!
It's better to post late than never, right?
Gingerbread Cookies decorated with Royal Icing, made for a childrens charity.
January 21, 2010
Peanut Butta Cups
I was taking orders over the holidays for these Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups.
You'll never want a regular Resse's again after having these.
January 19, 2010
January 7, 2010
My New Desserts for Riviera / Tuscany / Rustico
My New Desserts for Riviera / Tuscany / Rustico Restaurants
Pear and Walnut Bread Pudding with Vanilla Whiskey Sauce
Cranberry Brown Butter Tart with Caramel Sauce
Lemon Mascarpone Layer Cake
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Tartlets
Lemon Mascarpone Layer Cake
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Tartlets
October 18, 2009
October 13, 2009
"Life is Good"
Silva's B-Day Cake...
Dark Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Mousse filling and Vanilla Buttercream
Spiderman Cupcakes! Oh to be 7 again....
All my 7 year old nephew wanted for his birthday is for me to make him Chocolate Cupcakes for his Spiderman themed birthday party... yummy
September 4, 2009
More Yummy Pics from Skyler's Wedding...
Carrot Cake
with Citrus Cream Cheese Filling,
covered in Vanilla Buttercream
Decorated with Silk Flowers
August 19, 2009
August 18, 2009
Kristianne Pak Wins 6th Annual S.Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Competition
KRISTIANNE PAK WINS 6TH ANNUAL S.PELLEGRINOTM ALMOST FAMOUS CHEFSM COMPETITION IN NAPA, HOSTED BY ACTRESS LORRAINE BRACCO AND BRAVO'S TOP CHEF WINNER HAROLD DIETERLE
Pak wins prizes including $16,000 and the career opportunity of a lifetime (Greenwich, CT, March 20, 2008) - Last week, California School of Culinary Arts in Pasadena student Kristianne Pak was announced the winner of the 2008 S.PellegrinoTM Almost Famous ChefSM Competition at the finals held at The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in Napa Valley, Calif. The awards were hosted by the winner of Bravo's Top Chef, Harold Dieterle, chef and owner of Perilla New York, and actress Lorraine Bracco, famous for her role on The Sopranos on HBO and president of Bracco Wines.
Pak was chosen among fierce competition from 9 other top culinary students from around the U.S. and Canada by an elite judging panel which included Chef Christoph Leu of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Chef Matthew Levin of Lacroix at the Rittenhouse, Chef Allyson Thurber of The Lobster, Chef Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia, Chef Joseph Keller of Bistro Zinc, Chef Nash Cognetti of Tra Vigne, Tara de Lis of Citysearch, Jeff Hoyt of Gayot, Lena Birnbaum of Bon App?tit, and Rita DeMontis of The Toronto Sun. Pak was awarded prizes including a $16,000 cash prize, a $1,000 scholarship for her alma mater, a year-long opportunity to work with a nationally recognized chef, and the title of the 2008 S.Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef.
The ten finalists competed in three categories: the Mystery Basket, Signature Dish, and People's Choice Competition. Anthony Baldini took home prizes including $3,000 for his Fried Catfish with Polenta and Herb Salad dish in the challenging Mystery Basket Competition, in which the finalists were presented with surprise ingredients that included catfish, leeks, and parsley, and were judged on how well they created a menu and meal within a two hour period. P
ak won an additional $6,000 by sweeping the Signature Dish Challenge as well as the People's Choice, which was chosen by more than 200 guests of the Tasting Gala and Awards Reception, for her Asian-American inspired Glazed Beef Short Ribs, Stir-Fried Miso Spinach and Chestnut Steamed Rice. "This is a dream come true," said Pak, who draws from her Japanese-Korean-American heritage to create her signature fusion cuisine style. "Just to be given this opportunity by S.Pellegrino was incredible, and so challenging, but worth every bit of work put into it. I planned on bringing my 'A' game to the competition, and I definitely did. I think this is the best career starter anyone could ask for."
About S.Pellegrino? The #1 sparkling mineral water brand in fine dining restaurants, S.Pellegrino? Sparkling Natural Mineral Water has been appreciated as the perfect meal accompaniment since its discovery in the 13th century. High in the mountains north of Milan, the waters rise from an underground aquifer, where 14 distinct minerals in the limestone and volcanic rock impart a unique flavor. Lightly carbonated, S.Pellegrino along with its still water companion, the legendary Acqua Panna? Natural Spring Water, are the ideal complement to every dining experience. For more information on S.Pellegrino, visit www.sanpellegrino.com or www.finediningwaters.com.###
CONTACTBrittni Brown at bbrown@saltcomm.com or Lindsay Fredricks at lfredricks@saltcomm.com
CONTACTBrittni Brown at bbrown@saltcomm.com or Lindsay Fredricks at lfredricks@saltcomm.com
My Winning Recipe:
The L.A. Cupcake Challenge 2009
I represented one of the restaurants I work for, BoHo, at the L.A. Cupcake Challenge in Hollywood, CA.
Chocolate Cake and Brioche Bread Pudding Cupcakes with a Whipped Chocolate Ganache Frosting and Chocolate Almond Streusel 
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