Category Archives: spring
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
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…
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
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.
RASPBERRY TARTLETS
When you see raspberries at the market, you know it’s going to be a good day.
SWEET PEA FLAN
Spring has finally pointed its nose, and in turn, all of the dainty little veggies that go with it.
SWEET PEA FLAN
Spring has finally pointed its nose, and in turn, all of the dainty little veggies that go with it.
ALMOND CREAM PUDDING
Simple and sweet is the best way to start spring.
ASPARAGUS ON A BROKEN PLATE
Yesterday, seated on my staircase amidst power tools and insulation, I tasted the first asparagus of the season…
ASPARAGUS ON A BROKEN PLATE
Yesterday, seated on my staircase amidst power tools and insulation, I tasted the first asparagus of the season…
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.
KIWI & COCONUT CRUST TART
A buttery coconut shortcrust melts in your mouth as you crunch into a slice
KIWI & COCONUT CRUST TART
A buttery coconut shortcrust melts in your mouth as you crunch into a slice
CARAMELIZED TARTE À L’OIGNON
The house smelled absolutely edible the evening I made this tart.
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
APPLE CARDAMOM TART
Suddenly winter has decided to make room for spring.
BREAKFAST IN NORMANDY
In need from a break from thinking about food, I will share a little flânerie in Normandy last spring.
BREAKFAST IN NORMANDY
In need from a break from thinking about food, I will share a little flânerie in Normandy last spring.
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.
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
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
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.
