I love lemon flavoured cakes and desserts but I like them to have a really strong lemon flavour so … [read more]
Baking!
Orange Loaf Cake “Cake à l’Orange”
Another loaf cake - this one is perfect for gouter but is also a nice breakfast cake! … [read more]
Coconut Cake
Another simple, easy to make cake that is a tried and tested goûter time staple here :) … [read more]
Crepes
French crepes are thin and delicate pancakes and can be filled with anything you like - … [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]
Pear and Chocolate Loaf
Yet another loaf cake - my most used tin in the kitchen! Pears are in season at the moment, for this … [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]
Lentil Salad
I love lentils, hot or cold - tasty, cheap and nutritious! Ingredients : 60-80g of … [read more]
Sablé Cookies
Sablé cookies are a traditional Christmas fare in France, although they are well loved all year … [read more]
Biscuit Roulé
A biscuit roulé (literally meaning rolled biscuit) is very similar to a swiss roll and particularly … [read more]
Pate Brisee
This is a really versatile pastry and it adapts perfectly to both savoury and sweet recipes. … [read more]
Courgette Tart
Courgette (or 'zucchini' for some of you!) tart - like a quiche with extra veg :) … [read more]
Tarte Tatin
Tarte Tatin is a well known french apple tart. Research shows that it is called after two sisters, … [read more]