Classic French pastries, from croissants to Kouign Amann, are famous for their rich, buttery goodness, but infamous for intimidating most home cooks, who shy away from baking them at home. But there ...

During an episode of Barefoot Contessa, Garten shared her philosophy for entertaining friends which makes it easier for her as the host. “One of my mottos is: my friends don’t have more fun if I spent ...

A New Jersey French bakery that feels like a hidden ritual, with buttery pastry, crisp crusts, and a calm, steady line for ...

An entirely subjective and silly guide to the sports that remind us of macarons, croissants and more. The Summer Olympics are almost here, and while they’re all about sports, athleticism and, well, ...

If you’re ready to plunge into the craft of making pastries, there are few books as thorough as “The Art of French Pastry” (Knopf, $40), by master pastry chef Jacquy Pfeiffer with local author Martha ...