Photo Story: The Land of Misfit Pastries
For some reason I can’t remember, Jessie Oleson (of the fantastic blog Cakespy.com) and I decided to get together and absolutely destroy a few sweets …
Sweets
Profiteroles with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Thanks to Rachel’s hard work and perseverance, these profiteroles (a.k.a. pâte à choux, a.k.a. cream puffs) came out perfectly on the first try (of the 2nd attempt). Light, flaky and not overly sweet, profiteroles are a simple but very elegant way to indulge your sweet tooth. Top the puffy dumplings with a semi-sweet chocolate sauce and you’re on your way to portly heaven.
Mmmmango Tea-and-Honey Sorbet
I’m not much of a coffee drinker (strange for a Seattleite), but I do enjoy a good cup of tea. Actually, I enjoy a frozen bowl of tea even more – get it, iced tea! I’ve recently discovered an excellent supplier of high-end tea blends, the Portsmoth Team Company. Their “Mmmmango” tea is perfectly sweet and just slightly herbal – a great fit for tea-based sorbet.