Author Archives: melcrosby

What makes you happy?

Posted on October 1, 2011 by melcrosby

This is not my normal MWF posting schedule, but I thought that I would take minute to post a quick note before my airport shuttle arrives.  I am very excited about getting started with my pastry arts courses.  Next week, … Continue reading →

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Brown sugar & basil cookies with lemon glaze

Posted on September 30, 2011 by melcrosby

Lemon and basil are tasty together, right?  Basil and sesame are complimentary, correct? And, sesame seeds and soy sauce? And….brown sugar, as far as I’m concerned, makes everything better.  So, basically, these cookies were destined to be delicious. This recipe … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Matcha Shortbread Cookies

Posted on September 28, 2011 by melcrosby

I recently came across (and fell in love with) the Pastry Studio blog (http://pastrystudio.blogspot.com/).   I want to bake EVERYTHING that this pastry chef shares…..it all looks delicious! I adapted this recipe from the ‘Chocolate Sparklers’ recipe that appears under … Continue reading →

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Honey, where’s the wort chiller?

Posted on September 28, 2011 by melcrosby

….now that’s a sentence I would never have imagined coming out of my mouth a few weeks ago  : )   These days, however, not knowing where my wort chiller is is serious business. It didn’t take me very long to … Continue reading →

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I gave the boys a bath tonight…

Posted on September 28, 2011 by melcrosby

(the carboys, that is….). You know, a joke like that is probably not funny at all for my mom or Jeff’s mom, who both want grandchildren.  Sorry moms : (  But, I do have to say that these carboys are very … Continue reading →

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