Category Archives: dessert

opera-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

opera-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

slice cheesecake

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

slice cheesecake

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

rhubarb tart

RHUBARB TART

Not the most common of vegetables, rhubarb looks like celery but is extremely tart… perfect for making desserts and jams.

rhubarb tart

RHUBARB TART

Not the most common of vegetables, rhubarb looks like celery but is extremely tart… perfect for making desserts and jams.

Cherry Tiramisu

DARK CHERRY TIRAMISU

“No dessert for me,” she said. “Ok.” Then I showed up with these and her head popped up. “On second thought…”

Cherry Tiramisu

DARK CHERRY TIRAMISU

“No dessert for me,” she said. “Ok.” Then I showed up with these and her head popped up. “On second thought…”

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KAFFIR LIME GELATO

Long ago I worked for an Italian man in a gelato shop in Atlanta for my summer vacation – a dream job that any self-respecting dessert-lover should do for a week (or two months)!

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KAFFIR LIME GELATO

Long ago I worked for an Italian man in a gelato shop in Atlanta for my summer vacation – a dream job that any self-respecting dessert-lover should do for a week (or two months)!

tartlette-raspberrylight

RASPBERRY TARTLETS

When you see raspberries at the market, you know it’s going to be a good day.

tartlette-raspberrylight

RASPBERRY TARTLETS

When you see raspberries at the market, you know it’s going to be a good day.

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TARTE TATIN

The year is about 1898. Two sisters are rushing…

tartetatin2

TARTE TATIN

The year is about 1898. Two sisters are rushing…

spanish almond cake slice

SPANISH ALMOND CAKE

If I was a baking superhero, my one terrible weakness would be…

spanish almond cake slice

SPANISH ALMOND CAKE

If I was a baking superhero, my one terrible weakness would be…

almond pudding 2

ALMOND CREAM PUDDING

Simple and sweet is the best way to start spring.

almond pudding 2

ALMOND CREAM PUDDING

Simple and sweet is the best way to start spring.

millefeuille3

FONDANT & UPDATE

Working with fondant can be tricky at first, but it’s not difficult.

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FONDANT & UPDATE

Working with fondant can be tricky at first, but it’s not difficult.

butterynipple3

BUTTERY NIPPLE MOUSSE

…composed of Bailey’s Irish Cream, Butterscotch Schnapps, milk, and ice cubes.

butterynipple3

BUTTERY NIPPLE MOUSSE

…composed of Bailey’s Irish Cream, Butterscotch Schnapps, milk, and ice cubes.

bergamot truffles

BERGAMOT CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES ON AIR

One of the modern pastry chef’s greatest secrets is air.

bergamot truffles

BERGAMOT CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES ON AIR

One of the modern pastry chef’s greatest secrets is air.

bergbite

BERGAMOT SABLÉ COOKIES

Consider yourself lucky if you come across a little citrus fruit too small and yellow to be an orange, too plump and round to be a lemon.

bergbite

BERGAMOT SABLÉ COOKIES

Consider yourself lucky if you come across a little citrus fruit too small and yellow to be an orange, too plump and round to be a lemon.

tuile-orange

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.

tuile-orange

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.

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MAPLE PECAN BUTTONS

In December, like many bakers around the world, I make a complete list of the cookies I want to bake.

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MAPLE PECAN BUTTONS

In December, like many bakers around the world, I make a complete list of the cookies I want to bake.

flourless chocolate cake

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

FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE

I recently came home to a chocolate craving, but nibbling on a square of chocolate just didn’t hit the spot.

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BAY LEAF ROASTED PLUMS

Yesterday I stumbled upon a flavor pairing that left me giddy with cheer and I had to share right away.

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BAY LEAF ROASTED PLUMS

Yesterday I stumbled upon a flavor pairing that left me giddy with cheer and I had to share right away.

fig-tarte-glace

GREEN FIG TART & ICE CREAM

I have a lovely neighbor. She’s an elderly Spanish lady called Angel.

fig-tarte-glace

GREEN FIG TART & ICE CREAM

I have a lovely neighbor. She’s an elderly Spanish lady called Angel.