For many people, eating wheat products has become a thing of the past. Celiac and autoimmune disorders seem to be on the rise, denying many the joy of staple foods such as bread. The good news is that gluten-free products can help people enjoy baked goods that typically contain gluten. The bad news is that for many, the alternatives pale in comparison to the real … [Read more...]
Fillings and Emulsions: Baked Goods to Satisfy a Sweet Tooth
“Everyone has that restaurant they frequent often—the place they take all their out-of-town friends to show off the local food scene—a place that creates good feelings and strong emotions. Mine is Fillings and Emulsions Bakery. Every single item at this bakery has been crafted to be excellent. You’ll find treats such as Red Velvet Croissants, Mushroom Béchamel … [Read more...]
A Need to Knead: Moore Bread
A revolution is on the rise in Utah. Loaf by loaf, Ryan Moore’s distinct breads have the power to reshape the way we think about our oldest source of sustenance. Moore Bread is Utah’s first Community Supported Baker (CSB) program through which participants buy monthly shares and receive exceptional, consciously crafted loaves made from locally grown and milled organic … [Read more...]
Carol’s Pastry Shop in SLC
Bob Walkenhorst is truly an early bird. He just turned 82 and is still bustling at work before the sun rises. He and his brother Al, 86, have been baking for 67 years. For nearly a half- century, they’ve creamed butter and sifted flour at Carol’s Pastry Shop, their small bakery off Lincoln Street in Sugar House. “Can you even imagine how many items we’ve baked in that many … [Read more...]