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  Lime Sublime  
  Get out the limes and start squeezing; summer has begun! Sarah N. Balzac takes a look at the use of Key limes in desserts beyond pie. read more...  
 
 
  A California State of Mind  
  We traveled west to check out the sunshine and sweet delights of Los Angeles. Bakeries in Santa Monica and hotel desserts in Beverly Hills are just a couple of the belly-satisfying treats we managed to taste. Our surmise: A day at the beach along with a plateful of desserts just may be heaven. READ MORE...  
 
 
  Talent is What We've Got  
  In Word of Mouth this month, you'll find recipes from our Golden Scoop Awards winners, the down and dirty on what makes Elizabeth Falkner tick, and the crazy experiments food technology instructors Nils Norén and Dave Arnold are up to—it's science, and it's delicious! read more...  
 
   Serious pastry techniques for the amateur
  Interested in learning more about fondant, sugar paste flowers, or artisanal breads? Check out the classes at the International Culinary Center this winter!
 
 
  Alternatively Sweet
  Make room cane sugar. There's a whole new raft of sweeteners in town. April Stamm takes an inventory of three popular options bakers are using now. read more...
 
  Get Your MiniScoop Here! Discover a little tidbit of information about something fun, exciting, and delicious in the world of desserts. READ MORE...
   
  July 31, 2010 05:30 AM