Table Talk: 11 ‘elves’ and 110 lbs. of flour make magic at The Peabody
Since The Peabody’s Grand Lobby is beautifully decorated for the season, one might also want to sit and enjoy a seasonal drink, cocktails for the adults or hot chocolate for the kids, at the hotel after checking out the gingerbread display. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
The elves in The Peabody Memphis’ pastry department are serious about the hotel’s lobby holiday gingerbread display.
Each year, The Peabody pastry staff are busy for months leading up to the holidays designing, ordering supplies and baking up a storm.
“I start thinking about the lobby gingerbread display around Mother’s Day and have the whole pastry team write down ideas,” Peabody Executive Pastry Chef Konrad Spitzbart said. “By the end of June, we narrow down and have the final theme.”
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Jennifer Chandler
A cookbook author and former restaurateur, Jennifer Chandler has been writing about food and dining for more than 25 years. In her role as the food and restaurant writer for The Daily Memphian, she covers food news, provides readers an inside look into their favorite restaurants and offers suggestions for what to order at eateries across the Memphis area.
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She is the author of four cookbooks: “The Southern Pantry Cookbook,” “Simply Salads,” “Simply Suppers,” and “Simply Grilling.” While she boasts a degree from Le Cordon Bleu, this Memphis native is about making real food accessible for real families.
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