Sea Island Life Magazine Fall/Winter 2013 | Page 11

seasonal flavors

A SEASON OF SWEETS
EXPLORE THE LATEST DESSERT TRENDS OF THE HARVEST SEASON
WITH EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF KURTIS BAGULEY.
BY RACHEL ROBERTS QUARTARONE

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Pumpkin empanadas with spiced vanilla gelato and clear caramel sauce debut at Sea Island this fall.

long with brilliant colors and
brisk weather, fall ushers in the
season of sweets. the decadent
desserts of the holidays abound
beginning in november, and the parade of
indulgence continues well into the new Year.
at sea island, executive Pastry Chef Kurtis
Baguley is especially inspired by this season
of harvest and home. Baguley directs the
dessert and pastry program for the resort
and works in consultation with the other
executive chefs and pastry chefs to develop
desserts and baked goods that are fresh,
in July. this fall, he really wants to showcase

little heavier [in fall and winter],” Baguley
explains.