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We tried an enchanting tea time in Versailles in the Yvelines department.

The Waldorf Astoria Versailles - Trianon Palace offers tea time every day in its elegant Peacock Alley. Orchestrated by pastry chef Eddie Benghanem, this afternoon tea in the Yvelines can be enjoyed from 3pm to 6pm, with a weekday menu and a more elaborate weekend version. We tried it and we'll tell you all about it.

I'm a Former Pastry Chef—This Is the Only Puff Pastry I Buy for Holiday Baking

Made with real butter and just five ingredients, this store-bought puff pastry dough bakes into crisp, golden layers every time.

Goose Refuses to Leave Sicilian Shop Without a Bite of Pastry and Honestly, Same

Many times, geese tend to get a reputation for not being the friendliest of birds. If they feel threatened, they can be ...

Miss Manners: Is using fingers to eat pastry ‘not done’ at a traditional fancy tea service?

Alone among the three of us, I lifted pastry to lips using my fingers and held each successively smaller remainder until all ...

Miss Manners: Can I pick up my pastry?

Alone among the three of us, I lifted pastry to lips using my fingers and held each successively smaller remainder until all ...

New Haven bakeries approach Thanksgiving day pie deadlines

Bakeries and pastry shops in New Haven are already feeling the holiday rush. At Marjolaine Pastry Shop that means long days, and busy ovens leading up to...

The Pastry Chef Trick for Silky-Smooth Pumpkin Pie Every Time

Most homemade pumpkin pies on the Thanksgiving table look great—burnished, fragrant, perfectly set—and yet the first bite ...

Thanksgiving salad with pears, Parmesan and pomegranate seeds, starring puff pastry croutons

If you're looking to make a festive salad, pomegranate seeds are a great start. Their bright color and sweet-tart flavor instantly add a holiday vibe. Pair them with pears for a sophisticated touch.

How to Make the Perfect Meat Pie in the Air Fryer (Pastry Dough Recipe Included)

Learn how to make crispy, golden, and flavorful meat pies right in your air fryer! Includes an easy pastry dough recipe so ...

Ina Garten’s Secret Ingredient for Flawless Pie Crust Isn’t Flour or Butter

Similar to my recently-remedied pasta problem, my results have been unpredictable; causing me to feel less-than-confident ...

Hot new baking cookbooks will keep us riding a sugar high through the holidays

Fellow cookbook fans know that this time of year can’t be beat as publishers release a tsunami of books hoping to land a spot ...

The Best Butter Brands, According To Professional Bakers

Picking a brand of butter from the store can be tricky with the wide variety and price ranges available. We spoke to expert ...

Thanksgiving salad with pears, Parmesan and pomegranate seeds, starring puff pastry croutons

If you're looking to make a festive salad, pomegranate seeds are a great start. Their bright color and sweet-tart flavor instantly add a holiday vibe. Pair them with pears for a sophisticated touch.

I'm a Former Pastry Chef—This Is the Only Puff Pastry I Buy for Holiday Baking

Made with real butter and just five ingredients, this store-bought puff pastry dough bakes into crisp, golden layers every time.

Upstate NY pastry chef competes on Food Network's 'Holiday Baking Championship'

A pastry chef from Ithaca is one of 12 contestants competing on the Food Network show "Holiday Baking Championship," vying ...

An Ace Pastry Chef Is Now a Partner at an Emerging Chicago Restaurant Group

Ashok Selvam is the former James Beard Award-winning regional editor for Eater’s Midwest region, in charge of coverage in Chicago, Detroit, and the Twin Cities. He’s a native Chicagoan and had been ...

Pastry Chefs Across The Country Are Making Holidays Bright

Christmas brings a myriad of fun decor that we look forward to all year long—especially if you’re traveling for the holidays. It’s nearly impossible to think about Christmas decorations without ...

8 Outdated Kitchen Rules You Can Finally Stop Following, Chef Says

The world of cooking has undergone a massive transformation in recent years. Traditional kitchen wisdom that our grandmothers swore by is being challenged by professional chefs who've discovered these ...

“Sharpen Your Knives”: 46 Chefs Share The Main Mistakes Home Cooks Make

Cooking is one of those essential adult skills everyone needs to some degree. But how much you actually enjoy it or how good ...

Philippine Star

Artistic and mouth-watering pastry products are on display during the Bakery Fair 2025 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City on Thursday.The event showcases the latest baking innovations and...