Dorie really is wonderful, isn’t she? Reading your account of lunch with her was like reliving my own. She’s such a warm and genuine person.

Ivonne
Those look positvely fantastic! And a perfect thank you for Dorie.
I’d have to think that baker’s have a very specific gene/DNA for baking and wouldn’t be at all surprised to find that generosity is packed into it.

That sounds like a wonderful day, Ivonne. And I agree with your theory about bakers… Dorie, Helene and you certainly back it up.
I love the fact that Dorie has a site and answers comments and everything, it just shows that she´s totally down-to-earth. And I´m still exploring the book and trying to decide which is going to be my first recipe, but it´s tough!
This little muffins look delicious and just the perfect gift to thank her with.
Oh, and I don´t want to forget to congratulate you for your first paying job. I´m sure it´ll be the first of many successful ventures. Good luck!

Sounded like a wonderful lunch and what a way to say “thank you”!

I am still incredibly jealous that you and Bri got to do that. Jealous, yet happy for you because you have taken so much from your experience with her.

I actually don’t have any of her books yet, just the one she wrote with Pierre Herme. It’s great to hear that she is such a lovely person though.

So, is the plan to publish some original recipes?

Ooooh, you are so lucky to have had an opportunity to lunch with someone you admire so much. Sounds like a wonderful and inspiring encounter. Now, go forth and bake!

What a wonderful lunch with Dorie. You just reminded me that I need to get another copy of Baking from my home to yours because my sister-in-law took mine. I am a firm believer in throwing away things that don’t work out. Why keep something that reminds you of a failure?
These cakes look so sinful, the pastry cream inside definitely is the killer!

How lovely!

What a wonderful experience!! I have just been introduced to Dorie’s recipes from blogging in the last few months, and just received her Baking cookbook. I am already in love with it, although I’ve only made one recipe from it!! I think I will try out another tonight!

*squeal!* How absolutely wonderful for you!! I would give anything to meet Dorie, I’m a huge fan. But she was equally lucky to have met you too! Thank you for shraing the experience with us.

Great Post. And I definitely agree with the ‘bakers’ generosity gene’ theory. The pasticcioni look wonderful and I think I’ll try to make some for the dessert table at my daughter’s wedding in September! yummmmm……

I am happy for you… such a thrilling experience and so affirming for you. And obviously inspiring too, since I can see you’ve baked up another delightful confection. We need scratch and sniff monitors!

Beautiful creation. They are just lovely.

So wonderful you got to meet and talk to Dorie. What a lucky opportunity. She sounds wonderful.

I am so glad you had the opportunity to have lunch with Dorie. How fun! She emailed me a couple times last week and it certainly was the highlight of my week. I also love that you baked for Dorie…I am sure she would be savoring every bite of these deluctalbe little treats:)

Wow! What a fantastic experience! It never fails to amaze me how blogging brings so many of us together. And what beautiful treats. I just know that Dorie must be pleased!

What a great treat to meet her! I am sure I would have been on cloud nine too!
The pastries you baked for her are gorgeous! Hope you will share the recipe one day!

How exciting Ivonne! Dorie sounds like a truly nice person. I agree with you on the bakers gene, and those special little treats are a genuine example of it.

Ivonne, that is so fantastic. I love all her cookbooks, especially the Pierre Herme ones. I actually would love to meet her as well, but I’d probably be too smitten to talk, hahaha. Heading off to Paris soon with only one thing that I absolutely HAVE to do- visit the patisseries of Pierre Herme. And then I can die. Hahaha.

She does sound so lovely. I’ve ordered my first Dorie book from the States, it seems to be taking forever to get here. I can’t wait. I’ve seen now you can get it from Amazone UK. Your little cakes look perfect and the pastry cream inside sounds just like my kind of thing.

That’s so awesome, Ivonne - I’m so glad you had a chance to meet up with Dorie! Wee! I love her ‘liberating advice’ too! Your pasticcioni look so amazing - they make a perfect gift for her!

Ivonne, I only just read your post and I had trouble finishing it because your kindness made me cry. How I wish I could be sharing those darling little cakes with you — that would be the best treat. I was so glad that you came to meet me and I was just sorry that our time together was so short — there was so much more to talk about. Next time.

What a great time and those look beautiful! Congrats on the new ‘paying’ gig to!! Years ago I was at a cooking class (Fall deserts) tauhgt by Julia’s personal assistant of many years. It was while she was still with us. I wish I could remember the gals name, but I do remember the class and how lucky I felt to be in her company. EVERYTHING you post has been beautiful. You inspire me!

What a nice post, and those look great Ivonne! Dorie does sound like a really lovely woman. I am dying to try some of her recipes. Cheers!

I love Dorie’s books, my favoourite one being the Baking From My Home to Yours one. How wonderful that you got to meet her in person and have lunch with her! I love the look of your new page by the way, although I thought the old one was very nice as well. I would love to have the recipe for those delicious looking cakes!

Could you please post the recipe for the Pasticcioni? “La Bella Cucina” is unfortunately out of print. Thanks

Ivonne, what a lovely post! Your lunch with Dorie sounds like it was a wonderful time.

Wow, this is truly a great experience! I’ve got her most recent book and tried a few recipes in there and they’ve always come out great. I’ve been looking to get her Pierre Herme book, but with no success. Thank you for sharing ‘lunch’ with us! =)

They’re like donuts! But for us posh types

Awwww that’s so sweet!! Just like you. =)

xoxo

These goodies look so wonderful…I’m sure Dorie will love them. Also, I just read about your job (congrats!) and it makes so much sense with your new layout. I think your dreams of a new business will fall in to place!

Your lunch sounds lovely, what a great opportunity! Dorie sounds like an amazing and friendly person. The litle cakes are so cute and the pastry cream inside is a great surprise. I’m sure Dorie will love them. And I agree with you that bakers have a generous gene, they are just so sweet and caring. Dorie has good advice too; experimenting is very fun.

How blessed and honoured you were Ivonne to meet and have lunch with this really lovely, gracious, talented and creative lady. A wonderful moment that will remain with you always. I am getting to like Dorie more and more. Your pasticcioni are a beautiful tribute to Dorie. Well done

The inside looks so tender!

Hi! this blog is very beautiful, I like your style, your recipes and your photos!
Do you know if Pasticcioni are the same of Pasticciotti napoletani? It looks so similar!

Ivonne, these plump little pastries look very tasty! I love sweets w/ a pastry cream surprise inside. Glad you had fun w/ Dorie.

Where can I find the recipe of these lovely pastries?
Thanks!

Sounds like you had a great lunch, and those plump pastries sure look good, wondering if you could post the recipe for them, or email it to me.

Thanks a bunch.

Anna

I love your site and the photos are gorgeous. Could I have the recipe for the pasticcioni also. Thanks.

So I’ve been drooling over these, and like others have noted, the cookbook is out of print. If you could point to a place to find the book, or if you could share the recipe, or even if you could share some hints as to how to make these, I’d be grateful.

They look *so* good.

These sounded and looked so delicious, I tracked down a copy of the book at a local library. I baked some this weekend, and they are pure heaven!

Hi Pam,
Could I have the recipe for the pasticcioni please?
I live in Israel and i can’t find the book here.
TNX.

Love your blog, and the pictures are just beautiful. Would it be possible to get the recipe for these pasticcioni? Many thanks, Angie