Cakes

10 Miami Bakeries That Showcase a World of Flavors

MIAMI — The Covid-era spike in fancy-restaurant openings by out-of-town operators has been central to Miami’s renown as a boom town. But if you’re searching for what makes eating distinctive in this bustling metropolitan area, you won’t find it at the Michelin-starred sushi pop-up at Thomas Keller’s place in the Four Seasons Hotel. Instead, explore […]

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In New Orleans, King Cake Is a Way to Make Joy

NEW ORLEANS — When Dominick Lee was in elementary school in the 1990s, every year for Twelfth Night, the teacher would bring a king cake for the class to share. He and his classmates would wait for their slices — decorated with purple, gold and green sugars — eager to see which piece had a […]

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A Devilish Chocolate Cake You Can Sink Your Teeth Into

LONDON — All year, I write and cook recipes that, beyond tasting delicious, have a reason and a season. The recipes are pegged to fixed moments in time, ideas rooted in the vegetables coming out of the ground. By the time December comes around, truth be told, I look at my cooking a little differently. […]

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