Eden Prairie’s Lisa Toomey won first place in the quick bread, loaf, scones and muffins category for gluten-free baking during the State Fair. She said she made raspberry friands. Toomey said she also ...

Former Chez Panisse pastry chef Claire Ptak has moved across the pond, but her pastries — from London’s California-inspired Violet Bakery — continue to send out a siren call. With a preface penned by ...

Meet my sweet little friend, the Friand. I first discovered friands (pronounced “free-onds”) last spring when I was searching Pinterest for new baking recipes, and I was immediately attracted to their ...