With Their Egg Tarts, Hong Kong’s Cha Chaan Tengs Offer Nostalgic Joy
The much-loved treat has become synonymous with the city’s vanishing all-day diners. Source link
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In Mexico, Nothing Says ‘Good Morning’ Like a Concha
Chefs are elevating what’s long been a basic street cart breakfast with novel flavors and updated ingredients. Source link
A Crescent-Shaped Dessert That’s a Symbol of Hospitality
Kaab el ghazal, which are stuffed with almond paste, are one of Morocco’s most iconic pastries. Source link
The Infinite Varieties of Baklava
A favorite of 16th-century sultans, the syrup-soaked and oft-reinvented sweet is still beloved by Turkish diners today. Source link
The Apples Are Not What They Seem
A French tradition since at least the 14th century, trompe l’oeil sweets are especially well suited to our social media age. Source link
For Some Nuns, Baking Is an Act of Devotion
In convents across Spain, the tradition of selling sweets is alive and well. Source link
We’ve Entered a New Era of Vietnamese Baking
The country’s signature desserts meld Southeast Asian flavors with French colonial influences. Now the next generation of diasporic chefs is adding its imprint. Source link
A Closer Look at the Covers for T’s Winter Travel Issue
For this month’s feature on pastries, T commissioned three artists to make original works. Here, they share their inspirations. Source link
What Makes Danish Baking So Special?
How a Viennese layering technique, combined with a New Nordic approach to ingredients, came to define the country’s pastries. Source link
Finding the feel good factor in Saigon
We have always enjoyed our Vietnamese luxury travel adventures and being based in the region, this enchanting country remains one of our favourite destinations, especially the bustling capital city of Saigon. The cuisine has always excited us, the wellness offerings…