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🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Nigella Lawson's 'comforting' chicken pie is the perfect dinner for a cosy night in

Nigella Lawson simplifies chicken pie preparation by using ready-made pastry, offering a comforting meal ideal for winter evenings.

Feb 28 • 11:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Oksana Pikul has taken on a new challenge: 'This is black work'

Three pastry chefs must prove that creativity is independent of tools, and true mastery emerges only under uncomfortable conditions.

Feb 28 • 09:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This Finnish school has become a phenomenon – the world's elites want to come to a small town

Pastry Saimaa, a pastry school in Lappeenranta, has gained significant popularity and is attracting global attention as a premier training center for pastry chefs.

Feb 27 • 11:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Many repeat a common mistake when baking - master pastry chef reveals the secret to a fluffy cake

A master pastry chef shares common baking mistakes and their impact on cake texture and structure.

Feb 27 • 09:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Matasuegras, the recipe for typical fried filled cookies from Murcia

Matasuegras are traditional fried cookies from the Murcia region, filled with pastry cream and covered in sugar and cinnamon, appealing particularly to sweet-toothed individuals.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senac offers more than 30 vacancies for free baker and pastry chef courses in São Luiz

Senac is accepting applications for 36 free baker and pastry chef course vacancies in São Luiz, Roraima.

Feb 24 • 16:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

She left Venezuela with $200, settled in Maryland, and founded a company that excels in Latin pastry

Johanna Fernández, a Venezuelan immigrant, established a successful Latin pastry business called Azúcar Morena in Maryland after arriving in the U.S. with just $200.

Feb 21 • 19:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Prímula and the phenomenon of profiteroles that have conquered an entire neighborhood in Madrid

A small pastry shop in Madrid's Salamanca neighborhood has gained a loyal clientele thanks to its delicious profiteroles and other treats.

Feb 20 • 23:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

‘Faidon’ recorded 7% sales increase in the financial year 2025

The pastry industry 'Faidon' experienced a 7% sales increase and plans further investments for production capacity this year.

Feb 20 • 06:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

I am a pastry chef with an opinion. I only react to those for whom it still makes sense, says Josef Maršálek in Studio N

Josef Maršálek, a pastry chef and judge on the Czech baking competition 'Peče celá země', shares insights on managing stress among contestants and his thoughts on judging.

Feb 20 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Upside Down Puff Pastry Tarts: The Easy Technique for Sweet and Savory Recipes

The article discusses an easy technique for making upside-down puff pastry tarts, where the filling is placed underneath the pastry, resulting in a crispier texture.

Feb 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

CHAT: How was the semla?

A discussion about semla, a traditional Swedish pastry, on Fat Tuesday which includes various opinions and experiences from readers.

Feb 17 • 13:31 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Here the semla gets new flavors – the pastry students' experiments on Fat Tuesday

Students at Hushagsgymnasiet experiment with new flavors of the traditional semla pastry in celebration of Fat Tuesday.

Feb 17 • 11:46 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Jam or marzipan? This is how Swedish Finns want their semlor

The article discusses the different preferences for filling semlor, the traditional Swedish pastry, highlighting the contrast between Swedish and Finnish preferences.

Feb 17 • 08:27 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Anna Håkansson: I Used to Love the Gluttonous Semlas, But This Year Everything Has Changed

Anna Håkansson reflects on her changing relationship with semlas, a traditional Swedish pastry, as she now uses appetite-suppressing injections.

Feb 17 • 07:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Learn to prepare strawberry cake with Belgian cream, the birthday sweet of Caminhos do Campo

This article provides a recipe for a strawberry cake with Belgian cream to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Caminhos do Campo, featuring instructions from pastry chef Ana Cardoso.

Feb 15 • 12:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Life & Tech

Chocolate Tart with Pears

This article provides a recipe for a decadent chocolate tart featuring a buttery pastry base, apricot jam, rich chocolate filling, and fresh pears.

Feb 14 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Beijing pastry shop overrun by shoppers after Xi Jinping’s visit

A Beijing pastry shop became inundated with customers following a visit from President Xi Jinping during his Lunar New Year tour.

Feb 13 • 15:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

This is how much you have to pay for a donut at Father Rydzyk's. "Something is missing in it"

A review discusses the pricing and quality of donuts from the Redemptorist Café in Toruń, associated with Father Tadeusz Rydzyk.

Feb 12 • 18:24 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Life & Tech

Is chocolate the perfect way to say 'I love you' for Valentine's Day?

The article explores the role of chocolate as a popular expression of love for Valentine's Day, highlighting contributions from French chefs.

Feb 12 • 13:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This is what Finland's most expensive Fastelavnsbulle tastes like

A tasting review of various types of Fastelavnsbulle, including some of the most expensive, is conducted in Helsinki cafés.

Feb 12 • 09:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

M&S deal gets Spark shoppers free slice of cake or pastry every week

M&S offers Sparks members a weekly free slice of cake or pastry through its baby club, 'The Parent Hood', encouraging participation among parents with children under two.

Feb 12 • 09:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Forssa Baker Developed a Little Naughty Bun - "Triggers People"

A baker in Forssa has created a humorous pastry named 'cream bum,' which has gained popularity on social media.

Feb 12 • 08:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Obrar, the contemporary pastry shop making millefeuille like in the old days

Obrar is a contemporary pastry shop in the Chamberí neighborhood of Madrid, celebrated for its exceptional millefeuille and commitment to high-quality pastries.

Feb 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Thessaloniki: Arrest of a 40-year-old for 11 burglaries – Caught in the act

A 40-year-old man was arrested in Thessaloniki for committing 11 burglaries, ten of which occurred in one night, after being caught by police while leaving a pastry shop he had just broken into.

Feb 11 • 07:22 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Bakeries and pastry shops on the brink of disaster – fighting to survive

The traditional bakery and pastry industry in Greece faces a critical crisis with over 3,000 businesses shutting down in the last 30 months due to rising costs and new regulations.

Feb 9 • 15:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Rescuer grabbed the keys to the bakery's pastry truck at the last moment – fire destroyed the Jokioinen bakery's facilities for the second time

A fire severely damaged the Jokioinen bakery in Finland, sparking an investigation into suspected arson, but key recovery by rescuers saved the delivery trucks.

Feb 9 • 12:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Kazakh pastry chef Meruyert Nursila surprises the world from Barcelona with her 'origami cakes'

Kazakh pastry chef Meruyert Nursila is gaining international attention for her artistic cakes inspired by Japanese origami, all from her base in Barcelona.

Feb 9 • 04:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pastry chef from Juiz de Fora becomes successful with pudding cake and sells over 500 slices in 10 days

A pastry chef in Juiz de Fora has gained popularity by selling over 500 slices of pudding cake in just ten days, combining traditional family recipes with a viral trend.

Feb 8 • 11:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Recipe for yellow fruit pie has crunchy crust and creamy filling; learn

A pastry chef from Londrina teaches how to make a pie filled with yellow fruits, featuring a crunchy crust and a creamy white chocolate filling topped with a fresh fruit jelly.

Feb 8 • 11:24 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Picardy Flaky Pastry or Ham Crêpes. French Recipe

This article presents a recipe for Ficelle picarde, a traditional French dish from the Picardy region, consisting of crêpes filled with ham and mushroom duxelles, topped with crème fraîche and Gruyère cheese.

Feb 8 • 00:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Kristupas Bunkė's son dives into a new activity

The article discusses a recent episode of a baking competition where pastry chefs faced new challenges with young assistants helping them in their creative tasks.

Feb 7 • 09:26 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

RECIPE OF THE DAY The Scent of Tradition: Try Hvar's Dry Cake

Hvar's dry cake is a traditional recipe that combines flaky pastry, sweet jam, and crunchy walnuts, making it an ideal treat for any occasion.

Feb 7 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The surprising Shrove bun is here – Chef Risto reveals the recipe

Chef Risto has created an innovative version of the traditional Finnish Shrove bun, using choux pastry instead of the typical sweet bun.

Feb 7 • 07:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Life & Tech

Rhubarb and orange tart

This article provides a recipe for a rhubarb and orange tart using puff pastry and various flavorful ingredients.

Feb 7 • 06:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Zebra Cake Excites with Its Appearance and Taste

The Zebra Cake looks like a pastry masterpiece but is actually one of the easiest cakes to prepare at home, featuring a striking zebra-patterned design that makes every slice decorative.

Feb 6 • 08:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Dessert You Can't Mess Up - Just a Few Ingredients and Half an Hour

This article presents a simple and quick dessert recipe using puff pastry and Toffifee, ideal for romantic occasions like Valentine's Day.

Feb 6 • 07:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Uninvited guest in the pastry display. Biedronka customers in shock

On a Thursday morning, customers at a Biedronka store in Banino, Kashubia, were shocked to find a mouse feasting on pastries in the glass display case.

Feb 6 • 05:50 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Have you tried it? A classic of French pastry that wins everyone over

The Paris-Brest is a beloved classic of French pastry, featuring a choux pastry ring filled with a rich hazelnut and almond cream, which can be easily made at home with the right instructions.

Feb 5 • 11:54 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

This French dessert has been adored for over 100 years - have you tried it?

Paris-Brest is a classic French pastry made of choux dough filled with rich hazelnut and almond cream, celebrated for over a century.

Feb 5 • 11:54 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

This is how products that most of us love are created: "We are a good team"

The article explores the daily routine of bread and pastry purchasing, emphasizing the role of Pan-pek in satisfying customers' cravings.

Feb 5 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Pastries with Honey. Carnival and Holy Week Dessert

This article provides a recipe for traditional pestiños, a crunchy pastry flavored with anise, often enjoyed during Carnival and Holy Week in Spain.

Feb 4 • 23:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Daniela Tallarico, pastry chef: this is the secret to making original cookies

Pastry chef Daniela Tallarico shared her professional techniques for transforming basic dough into creative cookies during a masterclass on the Foodit platform.

Feb 4 • 20:09 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Puff pastry filled with cheese, ham, and bacon: "The taste is perfect," says the reader

Reader Zrinka Dumančić describes her recipe for puff pastry filled with cheeses, ham, and bacon as having a perfect taste and being easy and quick to prepare.

Feb 4 • 13:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Medialuna Festival 2026: when and where it is

The Medialuna Festival, which celebrates the iconic Argentine pastry and the work of bakers, takes place this weekend in Mar del Plata with the aim of making the world's largest medialuna.

Feb 4 • 12:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

A stroll through the pastry shops of Athens for Valentine's Day sweets

The article describes a delightful tour of Athens' pastry shops featuring chocolate masterpieces, cheesecake, and pavlovas perfect for celebrating Valentine's Day.

Feb 4 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Life & Tech

Why do we eat pancakes in France for La Chandeleur?

The article explores the French tradition of eating pancakes during La Chandeleur, featuring insights from pastry chef Céline Lecœur.

Feb 2 • 13:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

It conducted a buyer survey - 'Iki' handmade cake 'Napoleon' is number one

A blind tasting revealed that 'Iki Šefai's' handmade Napoleon cake outperformed competitors in freshness, aroma, taste, and texture, confirming the company's quality direction.

Feb 2 • 12:25 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Traditional Slavonian Pastry You Won't Be Able to Stop Eating

This article features a recipe for Listarići, a traditional Slavonian pastry known for its simplicity and flavor, perfect for sweetening cold winter days, especially during Carnival.

Feb 2 • 10:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Five Basic Types of Buttercream That Everyone Should Know

The article discusses five fundamental types of buttercream used in desserts, highlighting their preparation methods and textures, essential for decorators and pastry chefs.

Jan 16 • 15:12 UTC

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