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Welcome to the CMB Study Hall series, brought to you by Craft to Crumb and Retail Bakers of America (RBA).
In this installment, certified master bakers (CMB) Chris Teixeira and Lee Ann Adams showcase best practices for producing high-quality cookies using the creaming method and provide some insights on what the judges will be looking for in the CMB practical exam.
In this episode, Teixeira demonstrates the basic creaming method for chocolate chip cookies.
Susan Bae, pastry chef and partner at Moon Rabbit, shares her thoughts after winning Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker at the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards.
Hope Romeo, executive pastry chef at Wild Crumb, shares her thoughts after Wild Crumb wins Outstanding Bakery at the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards.
Get a sneak peek behind the counter at Country Bird Bakery, a Midwest staple that uses its inventive spirit, strong commitment to local farmers and unconventional schedule to deliver “big bread energy.”
