Category Archives: spring

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

lamb

ROAST SHOULDER OF LAMB

Paired with the wine, you could taste the delicate peace of sheep munching away at the grass in fields of vines…

lamb

ROAST SHOULDER OF LAMB

Paired with the wine, you could taste the delicate peace of sheep munching away at the grass in fields of vines…

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.

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.

Little Pea Flans

SWEET PEA FLAN

Spring has finally pointed its nose, and in turn, all of the dainty little veggies that go with it.

Little Pea Flans

SWEET PEA FLAN

Spring has finally pointed its nose, and in turn, all of the dainty little veggies that go with it.

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.

asparagus

ASPARAGUS ON A BROKEN PLATE

Yesterday, seated on my staircase amidst power tools and insulation, I tasted the first asparagus of the season…

asparagus

ASPARAGUS ON A BROKEN PLATE

Yesterday, seated on my staircase amidst power tools and insulation, I tasted the first asparagus of the season…

flan de marielle

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.

flan de marielle

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.

kiwi-coconut-tarte

KIWI & COCONUT CRUST TART

A buttery coconut shortcrust melts in your mouth as you crunch into a slice

kiwi-coconut-tarte

KIWI & COCONUT CRUST TART

A buttery coconut shortcrust melts in your mouth as you crunch into a slice

tarte-onion

CARAMELIZED TARTE À L’OIGNON

The house smelled absolutely edible the evening I made this tart.

tarte-onion

CARAMELIZED TARTE À L’OIGNON

The house smelled absolutely edible the evening I made this tart.

gâteau-rhubarbe-printemps2

RHUBARB MOUSSE & PISTACHIO

A layered mousse cake: pistachio joconde, rhubarb mousse, strawberry jam gélée, white chocolate whipped cream

gâteau-rhubarbe-printemps2

RHUBARB MOUSSE & PISTACHIO

A layered mousse cake: pistachio joconde, rhubarb mousse, strawberry jam gélée, white chocolate whipped cream

apple-cardamom-pie-2

APPLE CARDAMOM TART

Suddenly winter has decided to make room for spring.

apple-cardamom-pie-2

APPLE CARDAMOM TART

Suddenly winter has decided to make room for spring.

chateau-rose

BREAKFAST IN NORMANDY

In need from a break from thinking about food, I will share a little flânerie in Normandy last spring.

chateau-rose

BREAKFAST IN NORMANDY

In need from a break from thinking about food, I will share a little flânerie in Normandy last spring.

angel-food

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.

angel-food

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.

SALADE DE BETTRAVE ET NAVET

FRESH BEET AND TURNIP SALAD

a simple recipe with a crunchy bite and tangy lemon dressing…

SALADE DE BETTRAVE ET NAVET

FRESH BEET AND TURNIP SALAD

a simple recipe with a crunchy bite and tangy lemon dressing…

A WEEK OF FOOD

These are photos from last week when my parents came to visit. It was great to see them.

A WEEK OF FOOD

These are photos from last week when my parents came to visit. It was great to see them.

red currant tartelette

RED CURRANT TARTELETTE

It was raining… but no- it stopped.. “Let’s go!” Bastien and I hopped in the car and headed towards a small farm to pick berries.

red currant tartelette

RED CURRANT TARTELETTE

It was raining… but no- it stopped.. “Let’s go!” Bastien and I hopped in the car and headed towards a small farm to pick berries.