Tag: Crust & Crumb

Rising Through Layers: How Marjorie Banks is Redefining Gender Dynamics in Pastry

In the professional culinary world, a persistent paradox exists: while women have traditionally been responsible for family cooking, professional kitchens have been dominated by men. This gender disparity becomes even more pronounced in pastry—a discipline often relegated to a separate, and frequently undervalued, department within restaurant hierarchies. Enter Marjorie Banks, the innovative force behind Portland’s […]