Tarte Tatin is a well known french apple tart. Research shows that it is called after two sisters, … [read more]
Baking!
French Yoghurt Cake
This is a very simple plain cake, and one that almost all french kids start with when … [read more]
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]
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]
Some recent recipes
Tarte Auvergnate
Auvergne is a region in south central France, home to the city of Clermont-Ferrand. This recipe is … [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]
Galette des Rois
January wouldn’t be January in France without a Galette des Rois or two (or ten!). They are eaten … [read more]
Tuna Rillettes
Rillettes are a meat (usually pork or duck) "paté" type preparation where the meat is cooked slowly … [read more]
French Yoghurt Cake
This is a very simple plain cake, and one that almost all french kids start with when … [read more]
Courgette Tart
Courgette (or 'zucchini' for some of you!) tart - like a quiche with extra veg :) … [read more]
Mushroom Velouté
A velouté is a french term meaning that the soup has been thickened, in this case using chicken … [read more]
Tarte Tatin
Tarte Tatin is a well known french apple tart. Research shows that it is called after two sisters, … [read more]
Apricot Cake
Or cake aux abricots in french! Apricots are plentiful this time of year and this is an easy way to … [read more]