# atomicenergy In 1946, a mushroom cloud-shaped cake was served at a Washington D.C. military party celebrating the task force that oversaw atomic tests in the Pacific post-World War II. The photo of this garish pastry caused a bizarre international fracas. More »

Watch Ponte Vedra Inn & Club pastry chef get 'Just Desserts' on 'Top Chef'

After seven seasons of savory chefs on Bravo's "Top Chef" series, it's time to give pastry chefs their turn — and with a little local flavor to boot. Bravo's new show, "Top Chef: Just Desserts," premieres Wednesday, and one of the 12 contestants is Jacksonville Beach resident Erika Davis, executive pastry chef at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. Davis, 40, spoke to the Times-Union by phone while ...

Kitchen Mailbox: Sweet time for Rosh Hashana

Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, started last night, but there still is time to make some tasty desserts for the two-day holiday. Paula Shoyer, author of "The Kosher Baker" (University Press of New England, 2010, $35), used her expertise as a pastry chef to convert buttery desserts into delectable kosher parve (without meat or dairy) desserts.

Celebrating culinary arts in North Texas

Michele Brown, professor of culinary arts at Collin College, was named the 2010 Pastry Chef of the Year by the Texas Chefs Association. Brown has been a full-time professor at Collin College since January 2008.

Weekend brunch: Seven L.A.-area restaurants that are doing it right

Reviews of brunch menus at Ammo, Bouchon, Canele, Gjelina, Hungry Cat, LA Mill and Salt's Cure. Reviews of brunch menus at Ammo, Bouchon, Canele, Gjelina, Hungry Cat, LA Mill and Salt's Cure.