Jayne Baltazar first began baking macarons in college, when she raised funds to study abroad in Paris through a bake sale fundraiser. Nearly a decade later, she's bringing her desserts to customers across Silicon Valley.
Read MoreTwo years ago, a pair of Los Altos siblings started baking. Now, they've got a thriving business and one of them is on Food Network's "Kids Baking Championship."
Read MorePalo Alto resident Leigh Henderson has been bringing monstrous scenes to life on pumpkins she carves for years, including as a Food Network competitor. Here are her tips for carving your own spooky jack-o'-lantern.
Read MoreTwelve years after a Sunnyvale woman first decided to bake a few birthday cakes for a Los Altos nonprofit serving kids in foster care, Cake4Kids, now a national nonprofit, delivered its 40,000th cake to a youth in need this year.
Read MoreLocal working mom and cancer survivor Jamie Li thrives in her second career making dazzling, high-concept desserts.
Read MoreFrank Shanahan turned his pandemic project into a Redwood City sourdough bakery churning out high-quality English muffins.
Read MoreOwner Mina Makram talks croissants, social media and going all-in on a long shot career in alternative baking Mina Makram, the owner of Misfits Bakehouse, and Fabiola Hernandez hand-shape bagels in the Palo Alto bakery’s kitchen on Sept. 1, 2020. (Photo by Magali Gauthier) Three years ago, Mina Makram had surgery on both of his hands. Carpal tunnel, the doctor told him, the result of baking too much. It didn’t slow Makram down. ...
Read MoreBurgers, cajun creations, matcha eclairs (!!!) and much more…. Pop-up perfections: (clockwise from top left) the Lil’ Eagle smashburger; hủ tiếu Gò Công (Mekong Delta style noodle soup) from Hết Sẩy; fried chicken wings via Samara Southern Creations; a box of baked goods from Jina Bakes; fresh brew by Tono Coffee Project; and croissants from John Shelsta of Love for Butter. (Images via Instagram, Elena Kadvany) Mark your calendars: There are several ...
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