Category Archives: autumn
THE OPERA COMIQUE
A twist on using sprinkles… The Opera, Bastien’s classic birthday cake. Layers of espresso-soaked joconde, creamy coffee buttercream, rich melt-in-your-mouth dark chocolate ganache… all in one bite. Operas are serious and dramatic as in the theatre. The classic finishing touch
THE OPERA COMIQUE
A twist on using sprinkles… The Opera, Bastien’s classic birthday cake. Layers of espresso-soaked joconde, creamy coffee buttercream, rich melt-in-your-mouth dark chocolate ganache… all in one bite. Operas are serious and dramatic as in the theatre. The classic finishing touch
TABBOULEH ON RED BEET CARPACCIO
Fancy name for a very simple-to-prepare salad. I’m late late late! This is a dish that I made in July! I used summer beets, zucchini, cucumber, fresh parsley from a nearby garden… I have not taken the time to cook
TABBOULEH ON RED BEET CARPACCIO
Fancy name for a very simple-to-prepare salad. I’m late late late! This is a dish that I made in July! I used summer beets, zucchini, cucumber, fresh parsley from a nearby garden… I have not taken the time to cook
SAUCISSE DE MORTEAU ON A BED OF SALSIFY
The Morteau sausage on a bed of salsify…
TARTE TATIN
The year is about 1898. Two sisters are rushing…
TUILES À L’ORANGE
Like lace made out of crystal, these ephemeral cookies give eaters the pleasure of breaking something that seems too delicate to touch.
TUILES À L’ORANGE
Like lace made out of crystal, these ephemeral cookies give eaters the pleasure of breaking something that seems too delicate to touch.
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
I recently came home to a chocolate craving, but nibbling on a square of chocolate just didn’t hit the spot.
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
I recently came home to a chocolate craving, but nibbling on a square of chocolate just didn’t hit the spot.
BAY LEAF ROASTED PLUMS
Yesterday I stumbled upon a flavor pairing that left me giddy with cheer and I had to share right away.
BAY LEAF ROASTED PLUMS
Yesterday I stumbled upon a flavor pairing that left me giddy with cheer and I had to share right away.
GREEN FIG TART & ICE CREAM
I have a lovely neighbor. She’s an elderly Spanish lady called Angel.
MARIELLE’S GRANDMA’S CREME CARAMEL & HERE’S LOOKING AT YOU, EGGS
Crème caramel is a deliciously simple, classy, and light dessert of milk, eggs, and sugar.
MARIELLE’S GRANDMA’S CREME CARAMEL & HERE’S LOOKING AT YOU, EGGS
Crème caramel is a deliciously simple, classy, and light dessert of milk, eggs, and sugar.
CHESTNUT SABLÉS
Spring days whiz by stringing me along. Chive, thyme, and violette flowers are budding…
CHESTNUT SABLÉS
Spring days whiz by stringing me along. Chive, thyme, and violette flowers are budding…
ALMOND HAZELNUT HOLIDAY PIE
A new take on an American classic – Pecan Pie looses to the pecans! And don’t be mislead by that buttery crust – there is no gluten and no dairy!
ALMOND HAZELNUT HOLIDAY PIE
A new take on an American classic – Pecan Pie looses to the pecans! And don’t be mislead by that buttery crust – there is no gluten and no dairy!
OKRA SEASON IN THE SOUTH
Have you got any strawberries?” she inquired.
“No, they aren’t in season,” I told her.
“They’re in season at Kroger,” she informed me, as she walked away.
Speechless, I could not help but laugh, and hope that someone will teach children about seasons.
OKRA SEASON IN THE SOUTH
Have you got any strawberries?” she inquired.
“No, they aren’t in season,” I told her.
“They’re in season at Kroger,” she informed me, as she walked away.
Speechless, I could not help but laugh, and hope that someone will teach children about seasons.
APPLE CARDAMOM TART
Suddenly winter has decided to make room for spring.
ROSEMARY HAZELNUT TUILES
These cookies join the Club of Leftover Eggwhites…
WINTER VEGETABLE REVIEW
Winter is wearing out its last weeks and I’m frantically trying to post my winter veggies before its too late.
WINTER VEGETABLE REVIEW
Winter is wearing out its last weeks and I’m frantically trying to post my winter veggies before its too late.
DARKEST CHOCOLATE CRÊPE CAKE
Last week I was browsing through some food blogs when I came across the archives of a project gone terribly wrong.
DARKEST CHOCOLATE CRÊPE CAKE
Last week I was browsing through some food blogs when I came across the archives of a project gone terribly wrong.
SMOKED SALMON SANDWICH
Simple and chic, smoked salmon sandwiches make a great lunch
SMOKED SALMON SANDWICH
Simple and chic, smoked salmon sandwiches make a great lunch
BAKED APPLES: MY FORGOTTEN TREAT
I don’t know if they are really a forgotten treat or not, but I always forget how much I love this humble dessert.
BAKED APPLES: MY FORGOTTEN TREAT
I don’t know if they are really a forgotten treat or not, but I always forget how much I love this humble dessert.
COCONUT MILK & CHOCOLATE ECLAIRS
Filled with a pastry cream made of rich coconut milk and flavored with a good dose of dark chocolate, these éclairs sport a coat of glossy ganache…
COCONUT MILK & CHOCOLATE ECLAIRS
Filled with a pastry cream made of rich coconut milk and flavored with a good dose of dark chocolate, these éclairs sport a coat of glossy ganache…

