Category Archives: dessert
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
RHUBARB TART
Not the most common of vegetables, rhubarb looks like celery but is extremely tart… perfect for making desserts and jams.
RHUBARB TART
Not the most common of vegetables, rhubarb looks like celery but is extremely tart… perfect for making desserts and jams.
DARK CHERRY TIRAMISU
“No dessert for me,” she said. “Ok.” Then I showed up with these and her head popped up. “On second thought…”
DARK CHERRY TIRAMISU
“No dessert for me,” she said. “Ok.” Then I showed up with these and her head popped up. “On second thought…”
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)!
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)!
RASPBERRY TARTLETS
When you see raspberries at the market, you know it’s going to be a good day.
TARTE TATIN
The year is about 1898. Two sisters are rushing…
SPANISH ALMOND CAKE
If I was a baking superhero, my one terrible weakness would be…
ALMOND CREAM PUDDING
Simple and sweet is the best way to start spring.
FONDANT & UPDATE
Working with fondant can be tricky at first, but it’s not difficult.
BUTTERY NIPPLE MOUSSE
…composed of Bailey’s Irish Cream, Butterscotch Schnapps, milk, and ice cubes.
BUTTERY NIPPLE MOUSSE
…composed of Bailey’s Irish Cream, Butterscotch Schnapps, milk, and ice cubes.
BERGAMOT CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES ON AIR
One of the modern pastry chef’s greatest secrets is air.
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.
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.
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.
MAPLE PECAN BUTTONS
In December, like many bakers around the world, I make a complete list of the cookies I want to bake.
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
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.
OH! THE PLACES YOU’LL GO
Summer is going by like a speedboat!
