When I was a tourist in Paris, I did tourist things—by the way, to this day I like to do them when guests come to us. Climb the Eiffel, sail on the Seine and marvel as if it were the
When I was a tourist in Paris, I did tourist things—by the…
Autumn in Paris is like a hot chocolate cake with ice cream, like the taste of Ramen in Tokyo. I love Paris in this beautiful season, the colors of the autumn leaves, the smell of roasted chestnuts in the streets
Autumn in Paris is like a hot chocolate cake with ice cream,…
One of the most amazing chocolate desserts is the MI-CUIT (half baked in french) or Chocolate Fondant as we call it. The soft texture of this dessert and the intense chocolate flavor make it one of the most popular desserts
One of the most amazing chocolate desserts is the MI-CUIT (half baked…
One of the things that stands out in French boulangeries is the lack of yeast cakes. You can find amazing pastries, wonderful breads but less work with yeast in cakes. About two years ago, yeast buds began to appear in Paris,
One of the things that stands out in French boulangeries is the…
We all need some comfort in this crazy time. I find myself baking and running, baking and running and of course sharing all the goodies with our friends, neighbours and colleagues. I think that sharing love with our beloved is
We all need some comfort in this crazy time. I find myself…
I love cherries. So, so much. Not in cherry pops or cherry-flavored gum, but the fresh, tart-and-sweet-at-the-same-time globes that burst in my mouth, leaving reddish stains and pits that I suck on until there’s nothing left. In June, Paris’ markets burst
I love cherries. So, so much. Not in cherry pops or cherry-flavored…
Sometimes simple is the best. I make so many complex recipes, but sometimes the homemade cakes are the ones we love the most. This is exactly the case for my marble cake, rich in chocolate and butter that has become a
Sometimes simple is the best. I make so many complex recipes, but…
Then the newspaper rustling stopped and the light went out. That was the sign for us that the path to the refrigerator was safe and that no one would hear us. Quietly, we would sneak into the kitchen, open the
Then the newspaper rustling stopped and the light went out. That was…
This recipe has been with me for many years. I love it so much because it contains all my favorite raw materials, chocolate, butter and nuts. There are so many recipes for brownies, but for me it is the ultimate. If
This recipe has been with me for many years. I love it…
I made a mistake, a big one. I decided to take Christophe Michalak’s recipe for milk-chocolate-covered caramelized peanuts and play with it. And when you play with something so addictive, you risk causing even more damage. Pecans are one of my
I made a mistake, a big one. I decided to take Christophe…