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Holiday Baking

So, you know you want to think like a pastry chef.  You might even already think like a pastry chef.  But the holidays are special.  They're the time to pull out all the stops and really rock a dessert.  The pressure!  How do you step up?  Click on the holiday you're interested in, but don't expect to find an exhaustive list of recipes. I've tried to give tips for using seasonal ingredients, or for using flavors, textures and colors that evoke each holiday. (Blueberry pie for Valentine's Day? I think not).   Hopefully some of my ideas will spark ideas of your own, and that's what passionate baking is all about!  And now, for your consideration, The Big Six:

Valentine's Desserts
Valentine's Day

easter breads
Easter

Mother's Day desserts, Father's Day desserts
Mothers' Day/Fathers' Day

Pumpkin Pictures, Images and Photos
Thanksgiving

christmas desserts
Christmas

New Year's desserts
New Year's Eve

Remember that the holidays are also a wonderful opportunity to cook and bake with your kids. Don't leave them out, rather pass on family baking traditions (or start some new ones).