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  And They're Off!  
  Entries are now being accepted for the pastry industry's sweetest award. Enter your best recipe or menu in the 2008 Golden Scoop Awards and a prize of $1,000—and dessert glory—can be yours. read more...  

  Spring Bake!  
 

Get some lovin' for your hot buns, tarts, muffins, and more. Baking's not hard when you know what to do. We've posted the transcripts from our latest chat featuring tantalizing tips and expert advice from the bakers of Whole Foods Market. read more...

 
 
May 09, 2008 04:51 PM
  
Welcome back to PastryScoop.com!
 
Sweet Dreams
If you're serious about pastry—and chocolate, and ice cream, and cookies too—enroll in The FCI's Classic Pastry Arts program beginning May 31st. After only nine months of hands-on training, three days a week, you'll be ready to begin a sweet new career! READ MORE...

Our Photo Album
Visit our Flickr photo page for more behind the scenes fun, gorgeous desserts shots, and other things we think are cool and interesting. READ MORE...
 
Extra, Extra, Read All About It!

Get Your MiniScoop Here! Discover a little tidbit of information about something fun, exciting, and delicious in the world of desserts. READ MORE...