Quickie King Cake Review: Curious Confections

Who'd'a thunk a British lady could pull off a King Cake?

"...I first met Gemma Matherne, the mastermind behind Curious Confections, at one of the earliest meetings of ATX..."

Feb. 17, 2012 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Sweets With a British Accent

Curious Confections

"...a tiny fraction of the exquisite treats made by Curious Confections (www.curiousconfections.com). Begun in 2011 by Gemma and Michael..."

Feb. 21, 2014 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

10 Tasty King Cake Options in Austin

Mardi Gras looks different this year, but cake helps

"...add cream cheese, bavarian cream, lemon or cherry filling. Curious Confections www.curiousconfections.com 512/465-2879 402 Geyser Ave., Pflugerville, 78660..."

Feb. 10, 2021 Food Post by Madi Margulies

Food-o-File

Fond farewells and new beginnings

"...in the following categories: beer, charcuterie, cheese, chocolate, coffee, confections, honey, oils, pickles, preserves, spirits, and – new this..."

July 24, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

New Year's resolutions

"...vendors. Gemma and Michael Matherne began selling their delightful Curious Confections pastries and holiday sweets a couple of Saturdays..."

Dec. 19, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

First Plates Extra Helpings: Mardi Gras 2015: Good Time Rolls

Link to us when the heart's Louisiana-bound, but the rest of you can't be

"...deeper into one of the spots on Virginia's list: Curious Confections...."

Feb. 10, 2015 Food Post by Kate X Messer

The Year in Food

The 2014 tastes we just couldn't stop thinking about

"...5) FRENCH VANILLA RIBBON COOKIES, CURIOUS CONFECTIONS Baker Gemma Matherne only makes these thin, crisp..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Farmers' Market Report: April 19-20, 2014

The first summer squash, chocolate bunnies, and iceberg lettuce

"...Farms, fresh veggies from JBG, and homemade taffies from Curious Confections. Eggs will be boiled, so they'll be ready..."

April 18, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers’ Market Report: February 8-9, 2014

Broccoli, quail eggs, mead, and sausages

"...should be a going proposition for Wild River Ranch. Curious Confections (also at HOPE) will be bringing a whole..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers’ Market Report: Oct. 26-27, 2013

Sweet peppers, butternut squash, lettuce, apples, and bacon

"...On the topic of Halloween, Curious Confections, a South Austin bakery that sells at the..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

All Hail the King Cake

It's not Carnival until you find the hidden baby

"...Curious Confections (www.curiousconfections.com, 512/465-2879) Gemma and Michael Matherne maintain a..."

Feb. 6, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File: Holiday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...• Speaking of King Cakes, Gemma Matherne of Curious Confections will begin taking orders in time for Epiphany..."

Dec. 23, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Farmers’ Market Report: April 12-13, 2014

Rhubarb, artichokes, asparagus, lamb roasts, and dog shampoo

"...Curious Confections will only be making hot cross buns until..."

April 11, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers' Market Report: April 5-6, 2014

Bluegrass, celery, strawberries, goat cheese, and hailstones

"...Curious Confections will only have hot cross buns for three..."

April 4, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers’ Market Report: March 29-30, 2014

Asparagus, spinach, celery tops, turkey eggs, and black hogs

"...Curious Confections, (in addition to butter croissants, Pain au Chocolat..."

March 28, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

The Farmers’ Market Report: March 22-23, 2014

Feta, spring vegetables, lavender, and asparagus, if you're lucky

"...Curious Confections will have Hot Cross Buns, Croissants, Pain au..."

March 21, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers' Market Report: March 15-16, 2014

Asparagus, green garlic, dandelion greens, and milkweed for Monarchs

"...Speaking of British bakeries, Curious Confections at the HOPE Market will be making Hot..."

March 14, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

The Farmers’ Market Report: March 8-9, 2014

Pastured meats, beets, and treats

"...news items: Now that Mardi Gras season is over, Curious Confections at the HOPE Market will be selling hot..."

March 7, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers’ Market Report: March 1-2, 2014

Sausages, snapper, shrimp, soap, and scones

"...King Cake, it is time to get on it. Curious Confections is still taking orders, and they will have..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Mardi Gras King Cakes, Coming Right Up!

Local vendors providing a key element to pre-Lenten parties

"...Curious Confections (www.curiousconfections.com; 512/465-2879) Gemma and Michael Maherne are cottage..."

Feb. 25, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Farmers’ Market Report: Feb. 15-16, 2014

Strawberries, strawberry gelato, avocados, and smoked oysters

"...Sunday, they will be at the HOPE Farmers’ Market. Curious Confections has made special caramels for this week’s HOPE..."

Feb. 14, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers’ Market Report: Jan 25-26, 2014

Breathtaking tomatoes, local lemons, Dai Due, and duck eggs

"...Curious Confections, who sell at the HOPE Farmers’ Market, are..."

Jan. 24, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

The Farmers’ Market Report: Jan 18-19, 2014

Broccoli, citrus, baby goats, salmon, soup, and syrup

"...Curious Confections will be bringing Cinnamon Pecan Scones, Pfeffernusse, Apple..."

Jan. 17, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers’ Market Report: Jan. 11-12, 2014

Strawberries, tomatoes, king cakes, and tortilla soup

"...Over at the HOPE Farmers Market, Curious Confections is continuing to hone their products to beguile..."

Jan. 10, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: September 21-22, 2013

Roasted Hatch chiles, cantaloupes, bacon, and sausages

"...HOPE has a new bakery table, Curious Confections. The new folks specialize in British baked goods,..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

King Cakes

King Cakes

"...Curious Confections These intrepid bakers make traditional cinnamon-sugar filled King..."

Feb. 17, 2012 Food Feature

Some for Keeping

I'm gifting these baking books to myself

"...patisseries and confiseries all over the country. If you're curious about how to recreate the cremeux that have become..."

Dec. 22, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Live Shots

"...continuous stream of sugary hard rock riffs through a curious lack of amps, while Vig flailed along to a..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Music Feature

Reform on Hold

Want Telecom Reform? Hang Up and Dial Again

"...months every two years. (Jealous they might be, but curious nonetheless.) We would be in trouble if we actually..."

Dec. 20, 1996 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison