Category Archives: cake
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
NY CHEESECAKE IN CHEESE COUNTRY
Despite the plethora of cheese that is produced and sold in this country, cheesecake is lacking in France. It has creeped its way onto that little list of homesick foods that the American expatriate begins to cherish. You might think that
NY CHEESECAKE IN CHEESE COUNTRY
Despite the plethora of cheese that is produced and sold in this country, cheesecake is lacking in France. It has creeped its way onto that little list of homesick foods that the American expatriate begins to cherish. You might think that
SPANISH ALMOND CAKE
If I was a baking superhero, my one terrible weakness would be…
FONDANT & UPDATE
Working with fondant can be tricky at first, but it’s not difficult.
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.
RHUBARB MOUSSE & PISTACHIO
A layered mousse cake: pistachio joconde, rhubarb mousse, strawberry jam gélée, white chocolate whipped cream
RHUBARB MOUSSE & PISTACHIO
A layered mousse cake: pistachio joconde, rhubarb mousse, strawberry jam gélée, white chocolate whipped cream
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.
STRAWBERRY TOPPED ANGEL FOOD
Simple to make, white and fluffy, and not too sweet, this cake is the perfect match for whipped cream and strawberries.
STRAWBERRY TOPPED ANGEL FOOD
Simple to make, white and fluffy, and not too sweet, this cake is the perfect match for whipped cream and strawberries.
FAREWELL SWEET SUMMER: ROSEMARY CHIFFON CUPCAKES
Summer is coming to a bitter cold end in the north of France… but I’m not ready to say good-bye…
FAREWELL SWEET SUMMER: ROSEMARY CHIFFON CUPCAKES
Summer is coming to a bitter cold end in the north of France… but I’m not ready to say good-bye…
