Category Archives: winter
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
TABBOULEH ON RED BEET CARPACCIO
Fancy name for a very simple-to-prepare salad. I’m late late late! This is a dish that I made in July! I used summer beets, zucchini, cucumber, fresh parsley from a nearby garden… I have not taken the time to cook
TABBOULEH ON RED BEET CARPACCIO
Fancy name for a very simple-to-prepare salad. I’m late late late! This is a dish that I made in July! I used summer beets, zucchini, cucumber, fresh parsley from a nearby garden… I have not taken the time to cook
SAUCISSE DE MORTEAU ON A BED OF SALSIFY
The Morteau sausage on a bed of salsify…
TARTE TATIN
The year is about 1898. Two sisters are rushing…
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.
PUCKER UP BERGAMOT COCKTAIL
A refreshing parenthesis if you like sour with just a touch of sweet and spicy.
PUCKER UP BERGAMOT COCKTAIL
A refreshing parenthesis if you like sour with just a touch of sweet and spicy.
SEA BASS & BERGAMOT MOUSSELINE SAUCE
Here, on the Mediterranean coast, sea bass is known as “loup” or “wolf,” a name earned by its voracious character.
SEA BASS & BERGAMOT MOUSSELINE SAUCE
Here, on the Mediterranean coast, sea bass is known as “loup” or “wolf,” a name earned by its voracious character.
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.
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.
CHESTNUT SABLÉS
Spring days whiz by stringing me along. Chive, thyme, and violette flowers are budding…
CHESTNUT SABLÉS
Spring days whiz by stringing me along. Chive, thyme, and violette flowers are budding…
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
TRUFFLE SANDWICH
Bastien’s uncle took a box from the fridge, opened it a crack, and raised it to my nose…
TRUFFLE SANDWICH
Bastien’s uncle took a box from the fridge, opened it a crack, and raised it to my nose…
ALMOND HAZELNUT HOLIDAY PIE
A new take on an American classic – Pecan Pie looses to the pecans! And don’t be mislead by that buttery crust – there is no gluten and no dairy!
ALMOND HAZELNUT HOLIDAY PIE
A new take on an American classic – Pecan Pie looses to the pecans! And don’t be mislead by that buttery crust – there is no gluten and no dairy!
APPLE CARDAMOM TART
Suddenly winter has decided to make room for spring.
ROSEMARY HAZELNUT TUILES
These cookies join the Club of Leftover Eggwhites…
