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Midwest baking, Poilane, and vegan Thanksgiving
It’s holiday baking season! Shauna Sever saw local baking traditions through fresh eyes when she moved back to the midwest. Third-generation baker Apollonia Poilane talks about maintaining her family’s tradition of excellence.
By Evan Kleiman • • 56m ListenIt’s holiday baking season! Shauna Sever saw local baking traditions through fresh eyes when she moved back to the midwest. Third-generation baker Apollonia Poilane talks about maintaining her family’s tradition of excellence. Plus: we’re talking vegan Thanksgiving pie with Genevieve Ko.
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5 storiesIn America’s heartland, home baking is a beloved tradition
Cookbook author Shauna Sever grew up in the Midwest, where there’s a vibrant culture of home baking. But it wasn’t something she fully appreciated until she moved back home after being away for some time.
Read the story18 minAfter 85 years, Poilane remains a household name in baking
In 2002, Apollonia Poilane took over her family’s famed bakery in Paris following the tragic death of her parents in a helicopter crash. At the time she was an 18 year old student at Harvard.
Read the story14 minTips and tricks for having a great vegan Thanksgiving
Let’s say you’ve recently gone vegan, or you know someone who has. Perhaps Thanksgiving dinner seems like a puzzle to be solved. What if you love all the classic dishes but don’t want to sacrifice on flavor?
Read the story12 minMarket Report: Pecans
“Thanksgiving is a chance for pecans to get their due,” says Market Report correspondent Gillian Ferguson. She’s back at the Santa Monica Farmers Market this week for some inspiration.
Read the story7 minPatricia Escárcega pays homage to Brodard, a temple to Vietnamese rolls
With its sprawling menu, the Vietnamese restaurant Brodard in Fountain Valley caters to all kinds of cravings, from soup noodles to rice plates.
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