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50 Delicious Holiday Pastries Around the World for a Sweet...

Imagine a global culinary tour of holiday pastries around the world, each with its unique story, ingredients, and traditions. From the decadent fruitcakes of Italy to the nutty holiday rolls of Hungary, every country has its unique Christmas pastries, serving as a delicious reflection of their culture and traditions. Are you ready to embark on a sweet journey around the world?

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The History of the Rolling Pin

In every baker’s arsenal there is one tool that has withstood the passage of time and remains much the same today as it was at its conception.  The rolling pin is a versatile tool, used for baking pies and pizzas, decorating cakes, rolling out cookie dough, and more.

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The History of Easter’s Chocolate Bunny in Lafayette

Children all over the United States look forward to Easter every year.  They fall asleep Saturday night and wake up Easter Sunday morning to a basket full of treats, including the holiday’s signature delight: the chocolate bunny.  This titular Easter treat in Lafayette, LA has been enjoyed for generations, all the way back to the mid-1800s in Germany.

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Cheesecakes Seen Around the World: International Edition

No other international cheesecake has been a roaring success more than the fluffy, jiggly, airy, pillowy Japanese cheesecake.  Introduced to the world through social media, the Japanese cheesecake quickly became a must-have for city-dwellers and suburbanites alike. Japanese cheesecakes differ from other cheesecakes traditionally offered in bakeries in Lafayette, LA in many ways. 

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Fall Breeze and Autumn…Baked Treats?

Louisiana doesn’t get a true fall like many other states to the north, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate the spooky season in our own way.   The first of September may not bring cooler weather all the time, but it most certainly makes its presence known in every grocery, department store, and home goods store.  Bakeries in Lafayette, LA ring in the season with spooky or fall themed treats as well, both in decoration and flavor. 

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Ring in the Spring with a Cream Tart in Lafayette...

If you are planning a spring get together for family and friends but need a delicious dessert that is elegant, rustic, and has something for everyone, look no further than a fresh cream tart from The Rolling Pin.  

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Bavarian Cream: The Luscious Filling that Bakeries in Lafayette Love...

It is believed that Bavarian cream originated in France or Germany and has been around since the Middle Ages.  It is an egg custard thickened by the use of gelatin and lightened with whipped cream. Furthermore, it can be a standalone dessert or used as fillings for cakes, pies, and pastries in Lafayette, LA.

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The Elegance of the Mousse Cake

Don’t think that a mousse cake is all style and no substance.  Any bakery in Lafayette, LA worth its salt knows how to make the interior of a mousse cake be as decadent as the exterior.  At The Rolling Pin in Lafayette, their mousse cakes are filled with flavored buttercreams and topped with super shiny, glowing mirror glazes.

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A History of Baking: How Baked Goods Have Changed

Every family seems to have its own recipes and methods for cookies, pies, homemade breads, and other baked goods.  If a family is not inclined to bake their own goods, they most likely have their favorite bakery in Lafayette, LA that no other will hold a candle to.  Baked goods are comfort foods in their own right, providing a sense of nostalgia, highlighting cultural differences, and of course tasting delicious. 

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