I have long been addicted to gougères. These cheesy savory choux-like confections that are light as air, with a slight crunch on the outside and a moist, tender interior are like the posh version of cheese puffs and they taste better than your favorite cheese crackers. They’re the perfect finger food, guaranteed to wow guests… Continue Reading
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{Food on Film} See How a French Artisan Makes Croissants and Classic Danish Pastries
Usually, the first thing we do after dropping our bags in Paris is to go out to our favorite neighborhood café for a petit déj’, the classic Parisian breakfast. Consisting of an orange pressée (freshly pressed orange juice), coffee and either a croissant or tartines (sliced baguette with butter and jam), I find it the… Continue Reading
Artichoke and Prosciutto Lasagna (and How to Prepare Artichokes)
No, Sicily is not out of my head yet. Do you remember the gorgeous, fresh artichokes I saw at the market? Seeing mountains of these gorgeous buds on display every day made me long to find a Sicily-inspired, artichoke-based dish to make once I got back home. I found this recipe for Artichoke and Prosciutto… Continue Reading
March 20, 2012: Happy Macaron Day!
What a sweet day it is when you get the excuse to indulge in delicious, colorful macarons! Macaron Day was created 7 years ago by Pierre Hermé in Paris to celebrate the French delicacy, but especially to benefit a good cause. On March 20 every year, dozens of pastry shops around Paris give away macarons,… Continue Reading
Macaron Week: Yuzu & Ginger Macarons
This recipe concludes my macaron week! I hope you enjoyed it and that my posts will inspire you to try to make these little wonders at home. Yuzu & Ginger Macarons This flavor combination was inspired by my recent trip to Japan, where I was able to indulge in my love for yuzu – its… Continue Reading