I’m excited yet again. As part of the new series on egg yolk recipes I have another guest to share with you: my friend Manu, creator of Manu’s Menu. For those of you who have yet to discover Manu’s site, you are in for a treat. She not only prepares the most incredible Italian dishes [...]
Paris Pâtisseries and Perfect Macarons
I think I upset some friends on Facebook. I “rubbed it in”, as it were. Well, yes I did and I’m sorry. Sorry because now I’m going to talk about it yet again: eating pastries in Paris. These last few days I’ve taken a break from baking. The weather has been surprisingly summery after such [...]
1st Guest Post: Pineapple Curd
I am so excited. Not only for hosting my first Guest Post but also launching a NEW SERIES of recipes entirely devoted to using egg yolks. What better way to kick off the series than with the organic guru herself, Erin, author of BigFatBaker.com. When I read her blog post the other day that she had [...]
A Fishy Start Ends in a Juicy, Creamy Finish
I should have known better. Just when I was feeling smug at not being caught out on April Fools’ Day, I discovered two beautifully coloured-in paper fish stuck to my back that night. Thanks, girls! Ever since then, fish continue to pop up in all directions. Now that the weather is here to welcome Springtime [...]
Lime Macarons with Marinated Mango, Coconut, Vanilla, Lemongrass & Passion Cream (gluten free dessert)
This gluten-free dessert was inspired by one of my favourite chefs in Paris, William Ledeuil, from Ze Kitchen Galerie. He has a remarkable touch of fusioning Asian flavours with French cuisine. His spectacular dishes are not too heavy and they’re typically infused with lemongrass, lime, ginger, wasabi, coconut and vanilla, to name a few. My [...]
Le Blog Awards!
Wow. I am totally flattered and bowled over. A Monotonous Monday was turned into an exciting day when I received word from Manu from Manu’s Menu that she’d honoured me with some blog awards. Grazie Mille! Not only am I brimming with pride as it comes from Manu (if you don’t already know her blog, you soon [...]
A great gift for the ‘macaronivore’ in your life – 2nd edition out now!
"Mad about Macarons! Make Macarons like the French"