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Queensland Baking In The Spotlight

Bakers will be able to earn cash prizes, gain insight from bread and cake demonstrations as well as tour a baking institute as part of Fine Food...

Hot Trends 2012

Consumers are becoming increasingly knowledgeable and sophisticated when it comes to choosing food options. At the same time, rising prices are placing pressure on Australians to shop...

Continental Patisserie: Jim Yao The Taste Architect

From kitchen hand to managing director, one-time architect and Team Pastry Australia mentor Jian Yao has built Continental Patisserie into a national success, servicing some of Australia’s...

Stoned Meringue Monster

Pistachio sponge, raspberry yoghurt and creamy apricot by Bernard Chu, LuxBite...

Chocolate, Cream And Fresh Berry Roulade

This light-as-air cake has been appearing on our family table since I returned from London where I was cake and dessert chef at the Cordon Bleu Restaurant....

Aztec Cocoa Bean Showpiece: Philippe Vancayseele

Belgian pastry chef Philippe Vancayseele shares the secrets of his exquisite Aztec showpiece....

Daniel Chirico’s organic and community-oriented bread-making techniques triumphantly emerge from the minimalist design of his new north Melbourne store. Like the interweaving fronds of a breadbasket, a...

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Find The Perfect Location

The most complex of retail property issues can be reduced to a simple realisation – it’s your customers’ needs that have to be catered for. Bakers must...

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The Silent Challenge

While 2012 is likely to see various trends develop throughout all aspects of baking, one major trend will have the greatest impact. It is occuring subtly and...

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Brandy Vanilla Creme Anglaise

I have devised and worked on this brandy vanilla crème anglaise recipe for many years and am excited to finally share it with the baking industry through...