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Winner of 2023 Dessert Masters announced

After just 10 short episodes, Australia’s first Dessert Master has been crowned. Gareth Whitton, of Melbourne-based Tarts Anon fame, took home the title, beating out MasterChef Australia...

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An unforgettable cake – literally

A collaboration between Hearthe pastry chef Christopher Thé and Meals on Wheels has seen the creation of an unforgettable cake – quite literally. The Unforgettable Cake was...

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Anything But Humble bakery raises funds with Palestinian delicacies

For those who visited Sydney-based bakery Anything But Humble during November, they would have had the chance to sample handmade Palestinian pastries that were being sold through...

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Waste not: Ways to reduce the cost of food wastage to your business

As the world becomes more and more focused on issues concerning social justice, the environment, and better business practices in general, one of the things that has...

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Chocolate & coconut truffle swirl popsicles

Enchantingly whimsical, these coconut true swirl pops are filled with tongue‑tingling sweet white chocolate and coconut ganache....

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Bakers Delight announces baker, apprentice of the year winners

Bakers Delight have announced the first ever winners of their Baker of the Year and Apprentice of the Year awards. Mitchell McAleer from Bakers Delight Mernda Town...

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Melbourne patisserie Madeleine de Proust opens its doors

As a small girl growing up in South Korea, HyoJu Park watched a pastry chef bake madeleines on TV – and something was sparked in her. After...

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Entries open for the 2024 Excellence in Baking competition

Calling all pastry chefs and bakers, the Baking Association of Australia (BAA) is calling for nominations in the Excellence in Baking state rounds, with Queensland and NSW...

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Nina Metayer named World Pastry Chef

French pastry chef Nina Metayer has been announced as the 2023 World Pastry Chef, in a milestone that also saw it the first time a woman had...

Shop Talk

How to give your business a spring clean

As a small business owner, it is normal to feel the pressure to be ‘on’ all year round (because sadly, the bills don’t pause during winter). However,...