First, a little word of advice: this is not for light eaters, so consider yourself warned! I had made these pot de creme a while back with bittersweet chocolate, but had always wanted to jazz them up a little. Yesterday seemed like the perfect day: it was cold outside and an ideal day to watch […] Read more…
Growing up in Paris, I have fond memories of macarons, croissants and fresh baguettes as regular morning treats. Paris is filled with bakeries, or ‘boulangeries’ where bread is freshly made and can often be bought still warm from the oven. Certain things, however haven’t yet made it to our tables…and cupcakes are of those things. […] Read more…
First, before the food, a food news! I have the honor to announce that I am now one of the online editors at http://www.tastespotting.com. As most of you know, tastepostting is a great outlet for all of us food blog owners, and I have been using it for months. I cannot overstate how happy I […] Read more…
With Autumn in fall swing, all I want to do is bury myself under a warm blanket with a warm cup of tea. This vision might be very grandmother-y, but that’s always the way I feel when the weather starts to change and the leaves start to turn. Montreal has this wonderful way of welcoming […] Read more…
Chocolate tarts are an easy seller for most people. Warm chocolaty filling and a crunchy crust make for a delicious dessert at any time of year. This tart has been very popular in the restaurant, and is served with homemade caramel ice cream. The kitchen has been incredibly warm these past few days although the […] Read more…
Crepes have a always been a sort of weekend tradition in my family. As one of the few recipes that my mother masters to perfection, we were treated to crepes simply dressed with granulated sugar and a squeeze of lemon. At culinary school, we made the classic ‘crepes suzette’ made with orange compound butter, and […] Read more…