UK Starbucks Debuts ‘Duffin’, Slandered For Stealing Idea From Local Bakery

UK Starbucks Debuts ‘Duffin’, Slandered For Stealing Idea From Local Bakery

When UK Starbucks chains debuted their new ‘Duffin’ pastry—a doughnut-muffin fusion with a raspberry jam filling, they didn’t know how much of a ruckus it would cause. Shortly after the debut, local English bakery Bea’s of Bloomsbury declared it a ripoff, claiming to have been making ‘duffins’ long before Starbucks started selling them. The bakery […]

Shiny, Happy Éclairs: The Classic French Pastry Gets A Makeover

Shiny, Happy Éclairs: The Classic French Pastry Gets A Makeover

The humble French éclair has always been the classic, more traditional choice compared to fancier desserts like macarons and soufflés. With French pastry chef Christophe Adam’s re-invented éclair, dessert fiends will have much cause for excitement. Using ingredients like yuzu, fresh strawberries, popcorn, and salted caramel, Adam created a whole new series of tempting flavors […]