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October 21, 2017

When banana loaf could be a French cake. Ramblings on chestnut flour and cakes - and a recipe!

Blog, My France, Paris, Patisseries

Relais Desserts Yule Log Presentation, Paris 2017

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October 13, 2017

20 top pastry chefs from this elite group show us their new French Buche Christmas cake creations.

Breakfast, Breakfast, Desserts, Desserts, Egg Yolk Recipes, Gluten free, Gluten free, one yolk, Recipes, Teatime-Goûter

Raspberry Clafoutis with Lemon Verbena

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September 26, 2017

A delicious twist to the classic French clafoutis recipe using raspberries and a lemony touch of verbena - it's gluten free too!

Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, Blog, My France, Restaurants-patisseries

Lyon's Best Patisseries, Chocolates & Macarons

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September 19, 2017

A selection of the finest bakeries for the sweet-toothed in France's gastronomic capital.

Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, Blog, My France, Restaurants-patisseries

Best Value Gourmet Lyon in 3 Days

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September 12, 2017

A taste of Lyon's bistros & traditional bouchons in France's gastronomic capital.

Drinks-Nibbles-Apero, Gluten free, Recipes

Salted Toffee Cherry Tomatoes

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September 10, 2017

Make the most of tomato season and the last of the summer with a this fun apéritif. You'll love them!

Blog, Museums, Paris, Restaurants, Tea Salons

Café Renoir, Montmartre Museum Gardens

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July 21, 2017

Avoid the summer crowds around Sacré-Coeur and head to this peaceful haven for a drink or snack, now refurbished to welcome you!

Chocolate, Desserts, Gluten free, Recipes, Teatime-Goûter

Flourless Chocolate Cake

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July 12, 2017

A sweet, classic gluten free chocolate cake recipe that's perfect for birthdays or any occasion - guest post from Chef Jason Galletti, Melbourne.

Blog, Chocolate/Candy Shops, Paris, Patisseries, Tea Salons

Best Pastries Rue Saint-Dominique, Paris

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June 28, 2017

My guide to the best pastry & chocolate shops plus tearooms all in 3 blocks near the Eiffel Tower!

Bonus Macarons, Chocolate, Desserts, Recipes, Teatime-Goûter

Mini Rhubarb Crumbles

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June 4, 2017

An easy dessert made in advance: rhubarb rose compote, crunchy oat crumble & a light white chocolate mousse. Just top with a macaron!

Blog, Paris, Patisseries, Restaurants, Tea Salons

Saint Honoré Paris: A Pastry Party and a New Healthy Menu

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May 20, 2017

The best tribute to Saint Honoré plus a new detox menu, l'Honoré by Thierry Marx at the Mandarin Oriental Paris

Breakfast, Gluten free, Recipes, Sauces-Preserves-Decor

Rhubarb, Hibiscus & Rose Jam

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May 11, 2017

How to make rhubarb jam beautifully pink without strawberries but with tea and rose.

Mains, Recipes

Corsican Brocciu Lasagne

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April 26, 2017

An easy version of the classic dish of Cannelloni au Brocciu, with a secret ingredient that makes all the difference.

pistachio ice cream Il Gelato del Marchese

Blog, Museums, Paris

Lebey 2017 Paris: New Gastronomic Sensations

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April 12, 2017

Culinary discoveries at the annual Lebey Oscars of French gastronomy in Paris.

Desserts, Gluten free, Recipes, Teatime-Goûter

Passion Fruit Mango Creams

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April 2, 2017

A healthy, easy no-bake fruity dessert that goes so well with Easter chocolate!

Gluten free, Mains, Recipes

Potato Gratin Savoyard

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March 30, 2017

A simple family recipe for potato gratin, a lighter version of a Gratin Dauphinois with no cream and just as delicious.

Chocolate, Desserts, Recipes, Teatime-Goûter

Chocolate Ginger Passion Cake

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March 23, 2017

Say it with chocolate cake for any occasion - with ginger, passion fruit and top with macarons!

Bonus Macarons, Desserts, Recipes, Teatime-Goûter

Brandy Snaps - Mojito Style!

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March 15, 2017

Retro brandy snaps given a lime, mint and rum twist to make Mojito Snaps - something rather adult for Mother's Day

October Feast of Recipes & Articles

Breakfast, Drinks-Nibbles-Apero, Egg Yolk Recipes, one yolk, Recipes, Starters-Soups-Salads, Starters-Soups-Salads, Teatime-Goûter, Teatime-Goûter

Cheese Scones with Spring Onion & Rosemary

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March 7, 2017

How to make the fluffiest cheese scones for teatime!

christophe Appert, Head Pastry Chef Angelina new yule log

Blog, Chocolate/Candy Shops, Paris, Patisseries

Angelina's New Yule Log & Festive Collection 2016

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November 20, 2016

Angelina's new yule log for Christmas this year will certainly…

plum jam weighing sugar with digital scales

Gluten free, Recipes, Sauces-Preserves-Decor

Spiced Plum Jam & Digital Jam Scale Review

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September 20, 2016

How to make consistently perfect jam with a clever new digital jam-making scale

Desserts, Egg Yolk Recipes, four yolks, Recipes, Teatime-Goûter

French Apple Custard Tart - An Easy Yolk Recipe you HAVE to try!

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October 25, 2015

The last time I made this French Apple Custard Tart, I earmarked…

Creamy warm rice pudding recipe using green tea

Blog, Breakfast, Desserts, Gluten free, Recipes, Teatime-Goûter

A Fragrant Rice Tea Pudding Recipe with Little Bear from Theodor Paris

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October 21, 2015

The first Autumn chill hit the Paris air last week. Suddenly…

Tarte Tatin French recipe for caramelised apple tart

Desserts, Recipes, Teatime-Goûter

Tarte Tatin - An Easy French Classic

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October 8, 2015

It's a lot easier to make than it looks!

Blog, Chocolate/Candy Shops, Paris

Discovering the Best Orangettes, Rue de Miromesnil Paris

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September 15, 2015

"Do you like orangettes?" My friend, Francis was grinning, almost…

Sugar cone cutters gourmet chocolate museum Paris

Blog, Museums, Paris

Paris Gourmet Chocolate Museum - Choco Story

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November 16, 2014

A sample taste of chocolate history and how it's made: great for the kids!

chocolate and macaron candy dress salon du chocolat Paris 2014

Blog, Bonus Macarons, Museums, Paris

20th Salon du Chocolat Paris

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October 30, 2014

How could you resist? Week 2 of the French mid-term school holidays…

pumpkin spice macarons potimarron red kuri squash macarons

Bonus Macarons, Desserts, Egg Yolk Recipes, Gluten free, Gluten free, Recipes, Teatime-Goûter, Teatime-Goûter, two yolks

Pumpkin Spice Macarons & Roasted Red Kuri Squash Filling

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October 28, 2014

An autumnal macaron filling made with pumpkin - and the spices!

Lake view from the top terrace of the Jardins du Leman restaurant Yvoire

Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, Blog, My France

A Lazy Gourmet Visit to Yvoire - one of France's Prettiest Villages

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September 5, 2014

Summer this year was all pretty much last-minute. On return…

Red Onion and Goat Cheese Chèvre Tarte Tatin

Mains, Recipes, Slider, Starters-Soups-Salads

Red Onion Chevre Tatin

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December 10, 2013

An easy savoury twist to the French classic with caramelised onions and goats' cheese.

Gluten free, My France, Normandy, Recipes, Starters-Soups-Salads

France's Smallest River, Watercress Beds and Soup

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November 5, 2013

A recipe for watercress soup and a visit to the watercress beds during harvesting in Normandy.

Spot the odd one out next to Jack Be Little?

Egg Yolk Recipes, Gluten free, Gluten free, Mains, Recipes, Sauces-Preserves, Sauces-Preserves-Decor, two yolks

Lemon Sauce for Roast Chicken and Stuffed Mini Pumpkins

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November 15, 2012

This week the Autumnal chill has hit abruptly, just as much as…

parsnip-soup-curry-macarons-vegetable-garden-versailles

Blog, My France, Paris, Versailles and Outskirts

A Fruity Weekend at the King's Vegetable Garden in Versailles

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October 11, 2012

I lost the plot this weekend. Blame it on the persisting torrents…

Mushroom-cappuccino with savoury macarons

Bonus Macarons, Gluten free, Recipes, Starters-Soups-Salads

Cremini Mushroom Cappuccino with Mini Macarons

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September 24, 2012

Just look at this tray of healthy looking cremini mushrooms from…

Desserts, Desserts, Egg Yolk Recipes, eight yolks, Gluten free, Gluten free, Recipes, Slider, Teatime-Goûter, Teatime-Goûter

Chestnut Vanilla Ice Cream

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January 21, 2012

Baby it's cold outside. I've been humming this song most of the…

Blog, Bonus Macarons, Paris, Versailles and Outskirts

Macaroned on French Impressionists’ Island, Chatou and Macaron Pointillism

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October 10, 2011

Somehow I just couldn't write, 'mac-arooned'. They're not macaroons…