Brady Hanson’s Lemon Lavender Honey Pavlova

Lemon and blueberry topped pavlova on a white plate.

A note from the Editor: Sixteen-year old Brady Hanson is an experienced baker whose stunning cakes are so in demand by his family and friends, he’s been offered catering jobs. For now, Brady is a high school student, serving as inspiration for young cooks and their parents.

Brady’s experimentation with flavor, texture, and presentation yield professional-quality results, and promise a bright future as a pastry chef if Brady chooses to pursue that route. His Lemon Lavender Honey Pavlova combines sweet, citrus, and floral flavors and aromas, creaminess and crunch, and the happy colors of spring.

About the author

Brady Hanson published his first recipe for The Cook’s Cook at age 15. He has been cooking and baking since he was in the fifth grade, and has been creating and testing his own recipes for a few years now. He is currently a high school junior in seacoast New Hampshire. Besides baking and cooking, he participates in football, track and lacrosse, and is an avid skier as well.His family is what inspires him to bake and cook, and the ability that food has to bring people together inspires him also. In the future he looks forward to pursuing a career in the culinary and restaurant industry, and furthering his passion for cooking and food.

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