Another simple, easy to make cake that is a tried and tested goûter time staple here :) … [read more]
Baking!
Marble Cake or Gateau Marbré
This is another traditional french cake that is very popular at goûter time and is a real favourite … [read more]
Tarte Tatin
Tarte Tatin is a well known french apple tart. Research shows that it is called after two sisters, … [read more]
Financiers with Raspberries
Financiers are a french pâtisserie made with ground almonds. In 1890 the pâtissier Lasne … [read more]
Some recent recipes
Endives Au Gratin
I was trying to think of a suitable name in english for this dish but couldn't so I just stuck to … [read more]
Flan
The flan is a firm favourite in France (and especially in this house!) and is similar to what is … [read more]
Tarte Tatin
Tarte Tatin is a well known french apple tart. Research shows that it is called after two sisters, … [read more]
Apple, Walnut and Raisin Loaf
Its another loaf recipe - easy, versatile and perfect for the "goûter" I tend to use my loaf tin … [read more]
A Breton Galette
A breton galette is a large, thin pancake from the Brittany region made with buckwheat flour, … [read more]
Gougères “Cheese Puffs”
A gougère is a baked savory choux pastry made of choux dough mixed with … [read more]
Sablé Cookies
Sablé cookies are a traditional Christmas fare in France, although they are well loved all year … [read more]
What is “Le Goûter”?
Most of my baking is destined for the after school snack to which I always refer to in french - the … [read more]
Bacon and Olive Loaf or “Cake aux Olives”
Yes I know that the name cake will usually conjure up images of something sweet with a cup of tea … [read more]