Add to that the fact that most culinary schools silo savory and pastry, and the result is that many chefs have zero experience making desserts. For some chefs, though, the magic is in the crossover.
There’s a cliché in the restaurant industry that line cooks are afraid of pastry. They’ll complain it’s too precise, requires too much measurement. Add to that the fact that most culinary schools silo ...
At Le PasSage in Dallas, pastry chef Ng’s $12 Yogurt and Mushroom dessert is a unique take on sweet treats, using porcini mushrooms for a savory caramel flavor. The dish features layers of mushroom ...