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The Atlantic's May Cover: Caity Weaver Finds the Best Free Restaurant Bread in America

The quest to find the best free restaurant bread in America involved extensive research and personal tasting experiences across various locations.

NYC food

fromThe Atlantic

17 hours ago

I Found It: The Best Free Restaurant Bread in America

The quest reveals the best free restaurant bread in America after extensive research and responses.

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12 hours ago

How Long Properly Stored Dairy-Based Batch Cocktails Last - Tasting Table

Dairy cocktails can spoil quickly, but high alcohol content can extend their shelf life if stored properly.

#pizza

5 hours ago

Food & drink

9 Grocery Store Bakeries That Sell Fresh Pizza Dough - Tasting Table

Freshly-made pizza dough from grocery store bakeries offers a convenient and flavorful alternative to homemade or frozen options.

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The Crunchy Topping That Makes Pizza Night 10X Better - Tasting Table

Crispy onions enhance pizza with flavor and texture, providing a crunchy contrast to soft cheese and dough.

5 hours ago

9 Grocery Store Bakeries That Sell Fresh Pizza Dough - Tasting Table

Freshly-made pizza dough from grocery store bakeries offers a convenient and flavorful alternative to homemade or frozen options.

The Crunchy Topping That Makes Pizza Night 10X Better - Tasting Table

Crispy onions enhance pizza with flavor and texture, providing a crunchy contrast to soft cheese and dough.

Everyday cooking

Emeril Lagasse's Pro Tip For Adding Bonus Flavor To Oven-Baked Ribs - Tasting Table

Everyday cooking

Poached Eggs Turn Problematic When You Follow This Seasoning Myth - Tasting Table

15 hours ago

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The Best Time To Add Oil To Your Pan, Depending On The Type You're Using - Tasting Table

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Make Mushrooms A Gourmet Burger Topping By Braising Them In This Liquid - Tasting Table

Braising mushrooms in beer enhances their flavor, making them a gourmet topping for burgers.

The Pantry Mix You Can Use Instead Of Cornmeal For Frying - Tasting Table

Cornbread mix can substitute for cornmeal and flour in frying recipes, enhancing the crust with added flavor and texture.

11 hours ago

Emeril Lagasse's Pro Tip For Adding Bonus Flavor To Oven-Baked Ribs - Tasting Table

Oven-baked ribs can achieve grill-like perfection by adding barbecue sauce during the final cooking stage.

Poached Eggs Turn Problematic When You Follow This Seasoning Myth - Tasting Table

Salting water for poaching eggs weakens the egg whites, leading to a messy result instead of a compact shape.

15 hours ago

The Best Time To Add Oil To Your Pan, Depending On The Type You're Using - Tasting Table

Timing is crucial in cooking, especially for adding oil to the pan based on its material.

Make Mushrooms A Gourmet Burger Topping By Braising Them In This Liquid - Tasting Table

Braising mushrooms in beer enhances their flavor, making them a gourmet topping for burgers.

The Pantry Mix You Can Use Instead Of Cornmeal For Frying - Tasting Table

Cornbread mix can substitute for cornmeal and flour in frying recipes, enhancing the crust with added flavor and texture.

'Bake Ability Bakery' offers treats made with love by people with intellectual disabilities

Bake Ability Bakery provides employment and life skills development for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

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How Far Would You Travel for Great Butter?

Butter consumption in the US reached a record high in 2024, with a growing trend of butter connoisseurship and tourism around premium varieties.

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fromBusiness Matters

How Artisan Food Brands Scale Without Losing Local Identity

Artisan food brands can grow while maintaining local identity by focusing on a clear promise, standardizing quality, and protecting beloved signals.

All the Recipes From Bon Appetit's Travel Issue

In the latest issue of Bon Appétit magazine, we're traveling far and wide. To Mexico City in search of the best gorditas, to Hong Kong to explore cha chaan tengs, and to a truck stop in Wyoming that's turning out first-rate blistered naan, biryani, and more.

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East Bay food

fromThe Mercury News

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Flavors of the Peninsula brings abundant restaurant week deals, promotions

Peninsula's Restaurant Week offers special prix fixe meals at over 100 local restaurants from April 23 to May 3.

I tried 7 sweet-cream coffee creamers to find the best one, and there was a clear winner

Chobani's sweet-cream coffee creamer was my favorite, and I also enjoyed the ones from Trader Joe's and Too Good & Co. Horizon's creamer was tasty but a bit too pricey.

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fromwww.theguardian.com

fromAlternative Medicine Magazine

French children's menus were a surprising disappointment with one exception | Letter

Brittany Ferries offers a children's menu with smaller portions of main dishes, surprising a mother after a trip to France.

Breakfast Food is Breaking Free of The Morning Routine

Breakfast burritos, bowls, and wraps are becoming popular as they are portable and easy to prepare, featuring ingredients loaded with in-demand nutrients like eggs and meat.

Alternative medicine

The Trick For Bakery-Worthy Cupcakes With Tall Frosting - Tasting Table

Piping a central dollop of frosting creates a tall, bakery-style look for cupcakes.

These Are The Baking Trends You'll See Everywhere In 2026 - Tasting Table

Contrast is at the center of many popular culinary trends. There's also a strong emphasis on contrasting textures within a single baked good. For example, soft milk breads and laminated doughs that have been hard-baked create exciting combinations.

Fashion & style

fromTime Out New York

8 hours ago

This viral NYC shop is dropping a shakshuka bureka

The concept is exactly what it sounds like: a crisp, buttery bureka shell gets packed with spiced tomato sauce and a soft, jammy egg, essentially folding shakshuka into a handheld pastry.

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Paris food

9 Signs You're At A Traditional French Bakery - Tasting Table

French bakeries prioritize butter as a key ingredient for flavor, texture, and shelf life in their pastries.

10 Best Tips For Perfect Prime Rib, From 5 Celebrity Chefs - Tasting Table

Selecting a quality cut of prime rib with good marbling is essential for achieving the best flavor and texture.

Cocktails

9 Cocktails That Inspired Their Own Drinkware - Tasting Table

Choosing the right drinkware enhances the cocktail experience through aesthetics and functionality.

Coffee

fromWIRED

There's a Secret Ingredient to Making Luxury Ice at Home

The extravagant ice trade highlights absurdities in resource allocation and sustainability concerns.

The 8 Best Gluten-Free Bakeries In Los Angeles - Tasting Table

Modern Bread and Bagel is a gluten-free shop that started in New York City and has expanded to Los Angeles with three locations. It was created by Orly Gottesman, who wanted her husband, with celiac disease, to enjoy high-quality gluten-free baked goods. The pastries are exceptional, with a large selection available daily, including unique items like crumb cake and chocolate zucchini bread.

LA food

#cinnamon-rolls

Food & drink

We Tried 8 Grocery Store Bakery Cinnamon Rolls - The Best Are $2.50 Apiece, But So Worth It - Tasting Table

Everyday cooking

Turn Canned Cinnamon Rolls Into A Bakery-Style Treat Within 10 Minutes - Tasting Table

2 weeks ago

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Make Bakery-Worthy Cinnamon Rolls With This Elegant Rose Trick - Tasting Table

We Tried 8 Grocery Store Bakery Cinnamon Rolls - The Best Are $2.50 Apiece, But So Worth It - Tasting Table

Whole Foods Market's Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls are highly praised for their taste, texture, and unique appearance, making them a top choice among grocery store cinnamon rolls.

Turn Canned Cinnamon Rolls Into A Bakery-Style Treat Within 10 Minutes - Tasting Table

Transform canned cinnamon rolls into delicious BonBites using an air fryer in just 10 minutes.

2 weeks ago

Make Bakery-Worthy Cinnamon Rolls With This Elegant Rose Trick - Tasting Table

Cinnamon rolls can be transformed into visually stunning cinnamon roses using simple techniques for a bakery-worthy presentation.

This Week In Food: Everyone Loves a Bakery

Rose Pizzeria's SF location is set to open soon, Cache is expanding downtown, and Sol Bakery opens this weekend.

17 hours ago

Ditch This Baking Myth For Pie Dough That's Much Easier To Handle - Tasting Table

Chilling pie crust is essential for gluten relaxation and achieving a flaky texture.

#baking

Everyday cooking

This Tool Is The Key To Better Cakes Without Using Parchment Paper - Tasting Table

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The 10-Second Trick That Stops Smudged Icing From Ruining Pastries - Tasting Table

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Chiffon Is the Secret to a Roll Cake That Doesn't Crack

fromLos Angeles Times

5 days ago

LA food

This revolutionary pastry chef helped lead the rise of L.A. bakeries

Measuring With Your Heart? Here's What Really Happens When You Eyeball Vanilla Extract - Tasting Table

Eyeballing vanilla in baking can enhance confidence but may lead to overpowering flavors or texture issues if not measured carefully.

Unsalted Vs Salted Butter: What's The Difference, And Which Is Better For Baking? - Tasting Table

Unsalted butter provides better control over salt levels in baking, impacting flavor and precision.

This Tool Is The Key To Better Cakes Without Using Parchment Paper - Tasting Table

Lining baking pans with parchment or silicone prevents cakes from sticking and ensures easier removal after baking.

The 10-Second Trick That Stops Smudged Icing From Ruining Pastries - Tasting Table

Use toothpicks or straws to prevent icing smudging when covering baked goods.

Chiffon Is the Secret to a Roll Cake That Doesn't Crack

Cakes are categorized into two methods: creaming and foaming, each resulting in distinct textures and structures.

LA food

fromLos Angeles Times

5 days ago

This revolutionary pastry chef helped lead the rise of L.A. bakeries

Roxana Jullapat leads a baking revolution with Friends & Family, emphasizing whole grains and local flours in her artisan bakery.

Measuring With Your Heart? Here's What Really Happens When You Eyeball Vanilla Extract - Tasting Table

Eyeballing vanilla in baking can enhance confidence but may lead to overpowering flavors or texture issues if not measured carefully.

Unsalted Vs Salted Butter: What's The Difference, And Which Is Better For Baking? - Tasting Table

Unsalted butter provides better control over salt levels in baking, impacting flavor and precision.

This Donut Shop's Glazing Window Is Hard To Walk Away From - Tasting Table

Bernie Beigne in Montreal offers unique donuts and a captivating glazing window, competing with larger chains like Krispy Kreme.

Cocktails

The 24-Hour Rule You Can't Break When Using A Ninja CREAMi - Tasting Table

The Ninja CREAMi requires a 24-hour freeze for optimal ice cream texture.

LA food

fromSFGATE

5 days ago

SF crumbles in ranking of the best pastry cities in the country

Los Angeles is ranked as the top pastry city in the U.S. for its exceptional flaky pastries and fluffy cakes.

fromwww.theguardian.com

What can I do with leftover rice? | Kitchen aide

Cool cooked rice quickly and store in an airtight container to prevent bacterial growth and create versatile meal options.

8 hours ago

Make Burgers Taste Like A Diner Classic With This Onion-Packed Staple - Tasting Table

Using Better Than Bouillon's Sautéed Onion Base enhances burger flavor with umami and sweetness, making it a versatile mix-in for various meat types.

The Grilled Chicken Mistake That Is Costing You A Ton Of Juicy Flavor - Tasting Table

Pressing down on chicken while grilling causes loss of juices, resulting in dry, tough meat.

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Yes, Some Bakeries Will Sell You Buttercream Frosting - Here's What To Know - Tasting Table

Grocery store bakeries sell buttercream frosting by the pound at affordable prices, offering a convenient alternative to making it at home.

The Best Everyday Seasoning Blends Worth Keeping On Hand, According To Renowned Chefs - Tasting Table

Creative seasonings enhance meals and renowned chefs share their favorite everyday blends.

5 hours ago

I Tested 4 Celebrity Banana Bread Recipes, And This One Blew Me Away

Chrissy Teigen's banana bread is incredibly sweet, with dark chocolate chunks that don't quite balance the sweetness, resulting in a cake-like, chewy texture rather than the tender crumb typical of banana bread.

Cooking

This Simple Grilled Chicken Marinade Adds Layers Of Flavor With Ingredients You Already Have - Tasting Table

A simple marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices creates flavorful grilled chicken.

#cooking-tips

Everyday cooking

Jamie Oliver's Foolproof Trick To Removing Tricky Eggshell Pieces From Your Dish - Tasting Table

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Avoid Bland Shrimp Forever When You Season It Like This - Tasting Table

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Butter Or Salt First? How A Michelin Chef Seasons Potatoes For Maximum Flavor - Tasting Table

Jamie Oliver's Foolproof Trick To Removing Tricky Eggshell Pieces From Your Dish - Tasting Table

Chef Jamie Oliver offers a simple method to remove eggshell fragments using the shell itself instead of fingers.

Avoid Bland Shrimp Forever When You Season It Like This - Tasting Table

Season both sides of shrimp to enhance flavor and prevent blandness.

Butter Or Salt First? How A Michelin Chef Seasons Potatoes For Maximum Flavor - Tasting Table

Start with butter before seasoning potatoes to prevent water extraction and ensure tenderness.

Instantly Elevate Cinnamon Rolls With An Unexpected Cheesy Addition - Tasting Table

Cheddar cheese can enhance the flavor of cinnamon rolls by adding a savory-sweet contrast.

Buy Or Make Sourdough Starter? Here's What To Consider - Tasting Table

Sourdough starter is essential for baking, and can be made at home or purchased, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

4 days ago

Give Sourdough A Boost Of Flavor With 2 Pizza-Inspired Mix-Ins - Tasting Table

Sourdough can be enhanced with sun-dried tomatoes and mozzarella for a flavorful bread experience.

Buy Or Make Sourdough Starter? Here's What To Consider - Tasting Table

Sourdough starter is essential for baking, and can be made at home or purchased, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

4 days ago

Give Sourdough A Boost Of Flavor With 2 Pizza-Inspired Mix-Ins - Tasting Table

Sourdough can be enhanced with sun-dried tomatoes and mozzarella for a flavorful bread experience.

Use This Ruth's Chris Topping To Make Sweet Potato Casserole Disappear Fast - Tasting Table

Ruth's Chris Steak House's sweet potato casserole features caramelized pecans, enhancing its flavor and texture, making it a standout side dish.

Make Ultra-Creamy Stuffed Mushrooms With This Condiment - Tasting Table

Mayonnaise enhances stuffed mushrooms by adding creaminess and depth, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.

The Truth and Fiction About the World's Fanciest Cookware

Copper cookware is visually appealing and offers efficient thermal conductivity, but not all products perform as advertised.

Do Your Dishes Like This To Avoid Contaminating Your Cookware - Tasting Table

Properly washing cookware and maintaining clean sponges are essential to prevent bacterial contamination.

Savory Margherita Crepe Cake Recipe - Tasting Table

Savory margherita crepe cake combines layers of crepes with fresh ingredients for a unique twist on traditional pizza flavors.

Put Your Waffle Maker Away And Break Out The Grill For An Unforgettable Breakfast - Tasting Table

Grill pan waffles can be made easily at home without a waffle maker, achieving a fluffy texture and crispy crust.

30 Recipes To Use Up A Bunch Of Eggs Before They Go Bad - Tasting Table

Eggs are versatile and can be used in various recipes beyond scrambling or poaching.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes Come Out Better With This One Easy Change - Tasting Table

Slicing sweet potatoes in half and roasting them cut side down enhances caramelization and flavor, creating a better texture and eating experience.

Why You Might Want To Drop Your Cake Right After It Comes Out Of The Oven - Tasting Table

Chiffon cakes require careful handling, including a controlled drop after baking to release steam and prevent collapse.

Give Shrimp Scampi A Spicy Bite With This Simple Simmering Trick - Tasting Table

Simmering red chili flakes in shrimp scampi sauce enhances flavor and provides a consistent heat throughout the dish.

Give Chicken Wings Picture-Perfect Glaze With One Last-Minute Ingredient - Tasting Table

Crispy baked chicken wings can be enhanced with butter for flavor and visual appeal.

4 days ago

Homemade Chocolate Pop-Tarts Recipe - Tasting Table

Pop-Tarts, invented in 1964, remain a popular breakfast option with a homemade recipe offering a gourmet twist.

This Simple Twist Turns Eclair Cake Into A Springtime Dessert - Tasting Table

Springtime no-bake eclair cake can be enhanced with lemon flavors and vibrant chocolate options for a seasonal twist.

Take No-Bake Eclair Cake To The Next Level When You Add This Gem To The Ganache - Tasting Table

A no-bake eclair cake uses graham crackers and vanilla pudding as shortcuts, topped with espresso-enhanced chocolate ganache for an elegant dessert requiring minimal effort.

This Simple Twist Turns Eclair Cake Into A Springtime Dessert - Tasting Table

Springtime no-bake eclair cake can be enhanced with lemon flavors and vibrant chocolate options for a seasonal twist.

Take No-Bake Eclair Cake To The Next Level When You Add This Gem To The Ganache - Tasting Table

A no-bake eclair cake uses graham crackers and vanilla pudding as shortcuts, topped with espresso-enhanced chocolate ganache for an elegant dessert requiring minimal effort.

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The 10-Second Foil Trick That Gives Cheeseburgers The Gooiest Bites - Tasting Table

Properly melted cheese is essential for a classic cheeseburger that rivals Shake Shack's.

10 Paris Baguette Cakes, Ranked - Tasting Table

I love a rich chocolate ganache, which is usually a blend of sugar, heavy cream, dark chocolate, and salt. The ganache in this particular cake slice is ganache cream that layers the cake. I like the richness of the cream and the appearance of the chocolate layer on top. The cream is denser and more flavorful in the Ganache Cream than in the two previous cakes, too.

Food & drink

Add This To Your Burger Mix For A Steakhouse-Style Upgrade - Tasting Table

Homemade burgers can achieve steakhouse quality by using a panade with umami-rich ingredients for enhanced flavor and moisture.

#cake-decorating

Cooking

How Bakery Pros Get Finicky Frosting Into The Tip Of Their Piping Bags - Tasting Table

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Don't Toss Empty Condiment Bottles When You Could Use Them For Your Next Cake - Tasting Table

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If You Can Score 78% Or Higher On This Extremely Difficult Cake Quiz, You're A Baking Expert

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How Bakery Pros Get Finicky Frosting Into The Tip Of Their Piping Bags - Tasting Table

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Don't Toss Empty Condiment Bottles When You Could Use Them For Your Next Cake - Tasting Table

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If You Can Score 78% Or Higher On This Extremely Difficult Cake Quiz, You're A Baking Expert

The Tomato Swap That Makes BLTs Taste Like $20 Cafe Sandwiches - Tasting Table

Tomato jam enhances BLTs by adding flavor and preventing sogginess, making it a worthy substitute for fresh tomatoes in off-seasons.

4 weeks ago

Why Baking Your Pie Crust Upside Down Is Actually Genius - Tasting Table

Baking pie crust upside down between two inverted pie dishes uses gravity to prevent slumping during blind baking, eliminating the need for messy pie weights or beans.

Store-Bought Vs From-Scratch: Which Version Of Duck Confit Is Cheapest - Tasting Table

"I'm certain some wonderful store-bought brands of duck confit may exist, but, in my experience, the homemade product is always more tender and moist."

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11 Cupcake Decorating Trends You Need To Try ASAP - Tasting Table

Contemporary cupcake decorating favors bold colors, creative toppings, and varied piping techniques to produce bakery-quality, amateur-friendly designs without excessive frosting.

These Transportive Jellies Are So Much More Than Dessert

Patience is essential for creating stunning jelly desserts, as demonstrated by chef Thu Buser's intricate techniques and colorful flavor combinations.

fromBusiness Insider

Michelin-starred pastry chef rates 19 desserts from movies and TV for realism

Film and TV dessert scenes vary in culinary realism, revealing accurate fine-dining techniques, unrealistic processed-food portrayals, and practical recipe adjustments.

10 Ways To Make Your Sheet-Pan Dinner Taste Gourmet - Tasting Table

Sheet-pan dinners offer a quick, nutritious, and gourmet meal solution with minimal effort.

For Better Brownie Bites With A Creative Spin, Use This Unexpected Technique - Tasting Table

Brownies can be creatively transformed into deviled egg-style treats using silicone molds and various fillings.

For Bakery-Worthy Boxed Cake, These Are The Only Pans To Use - Tasting Table

Using light-colored aluminum cake pans improves baking results for boxed cakes by ensuring even cooking and preventing crispy edges.

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 weeks ago

Four knockout bakes and tips from the master: Edd Kimber's recipes for cooking with chocolate

Chocolate is versatile, serving as a key ingredient in various desserts, including a gluten-free flourless chocolate cake.

Give Boxed Brownies An Elevated Touch With This 5-Star Topping - Tasting Table

Crème brûlée topping transforms brownies into an elevated adult dessert by adding a crispy, caramelized layer over a custard-topped brownie base.

10 Creative Ways To Use Up Leftover Puff Pastry - Tasting Table

Leftover puff pastry can be refrigerated or frozen and easily transformed into sweet or savory treats like mini tarts, sausage rolls, and Wellingtons.

This Often-Overlooked Creme Brulee Addition Adds Unique And Sweet Floral Notes - Tasting Table

Adding honey to crème brûlée introduces nuance and depth while complementing the delicate cream, egg, and vanilla flavors with floral, fruity, or caramel notes depending on honey varietal.

The Easy Shortcut For A Bakery-Quality Trifle - Tasting Table

Trifles are impressive make-ahead desserts combining cake, custard, fruit, and cream that can be easily made using boxed cake mix to save time and ensure quality results.

The Average Person Won't Be Able To Identify These Desserts From Just Their Ingredients, So I'll Be Impressed If You Do

I love dessert as much as the next person. The existence of dessert is truly one of the best things to have happened to mankind, and I've always had immense respect for people who know how to make these sweet treats. Now, if you're curious like me, you've probably also tried whipping some stuff up in the kitchen (no one's going to ask if you failed. That's between you and your stand mixer).

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These Ridiculously Easy 2-Ingredient Puff Pastries Are Chocolatey Perfection - Tasting Table

Even though we will always defend the viewpoint that the best way to eat Nutella is with a spoon straight out of the jar, this beloved creamy hazelnut spread actually has many creative uses in the kitchen. It's super easy to bake with and handy to have in the pantry when you're craving a rich chocolatey dessert that tastes homemade without taking hours to prep. For example, the easy-peasy two-ingredient chocolate puff pastries.

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