Wednesday 23 June 2010
A pastry stall and other stories

Sometimes, it all gets down the simplest things. A few words exchanged with a new friend, an idea that as has been kept asleep for too long, a birthday cake assembled and eaten.
And suddenly, it makes sense.
I have decided to launch my own business. Possibly a small pastry stall. Possibly at Borough Market. Possibly selling some fine French patisseries and English favourites with a twist.
Possibly.
But I can make it happen. With some endless research and business plan writing, delicious recipe development, adorable moments, and perhaps, if you feel like it, with your support.

As a matter of fact, I am now accepting donations that will go straight into the opening of la pomme d’amour. There is a small cupcake on the side bar right here which allow you to give me as little or as much coins as you wish. In return, I promise you thousands chocolate kisses and tons of sugar, flour, and eggs to be used.
Now I just can’t wait for this to happen. I’ve already started working on the carte and it’s looking sweet. The classics will include my hands-down favourites. Tarts, loaf cakes, sables, viennoiseries, meringues and many many more.
To finish this, just three words: peach melba tart.
It sounds perfect. It tastes even better!
And since we’re on the subject, I thought I would share some dessert ideas that have been haunting me lately (I can’t be trusted around a punnet of strawberries, but who can – in all honesty?).

One one them even made it to the menu: sour cherry clafoutis with almond sorbet and cherry-stone jelly.



Wednesday 23 June 2010
Fanny!
Lucy said something sweet:Congratulations! It’s a HUGE step and you well deserved it! Fingers crossed for you!
Zita
Wednesday 23 June 2010
Yay! I bought a donut when you were making them, now I can go to Borough market and buy more. You are going to succeed!
Jenny said something sweet:Wednesday 23 June 2010
How delicious! Good luck! If you’re set up by september, I’d love to visit your stall at Borough Market!
Vanessa said something sweet:Wednesday 23 June 2010
What a wonderful idea! A little scary perhaps but you’re so talented, I just know you’ll make it. I have yet to go to Borough Market but if you’re there, you wouldn’t be able to keep me away each time I’m in London.
codfish said something sweet:Thursday 24 June 2010
Hi Fanny,
I’m a long-time reader (but don’t comment often) and want to wish you the best of luck. I’m in a similar position in my life and am about to open my own ice cream shop at my local indoor farmers market. As long as you stay on top of the paperwork and permits, it’s a snap (or at least not that bad). If you ever need advice, please feel free to contact me! Good luck!!!
Viv said something sweet:Thursday 24 June 2010
Hey Fanny,
I’ve recently got really into baking and found your blog and I love it! Your passion for baking has inspired me to bake myself and I’ve already tried baking your cake from “Strawberry fields forever” and macarons. I would really like to improve my baking skills and was wondering what kind of desserts I should start trying to make as a beginner? Is there like a programme you would suggest for me to follow, like cakes then pastries etc. so I can slowly learn the different aspects of baking/pastry making?
And yes I think it’s a great idea for you to set up your pastry stall! I’ve always wanted to go to Borough Market and now I’ve got another reason to go!
Hi Fanny said something sweet:Anyway Good luck and all the best!
x
Thursday 24 June 2010
Bonjour Fanny
I am a secret admirer of your blog. I’ve been trying lots of your recipes and absolutely adore them. Some of them like cranberry petite gateau is on my regular baking schedule.
That’s an awesome news. When I am in London this July, I would love to visit your stall in Borough Market. Btw, when will you the opening? And yes good luck!
Marie said something sweet:Thursday 24 June 2010
C’est génial que tu sois si motivée par ce projet !!! Au regard de toutes les recettes de ton blog et de la beauté de tes créations, tu vas réussir ;)
Mikko said something sweet:Friday 25 June 2010
Now this is something I would invest into! How does the term sheet look like? :)
Kaitlin said something sweet:Friday 25 June 2010
That’s great! I know you will do well :)
Best of luck!
rakster said something sweet:Friday 25 June 2010
AAAAGHH..
I wish I were in London! In an earlier lifetime I used to work right next to the Borough Markets so it would have been perfect.
Good luck :) And I look forward to more photos and updates…
alice said something sweet:Friday 25 June 2010
Hello Fanny,
elena said something sweet:Great news so exciting, you will do really well. I made the decision to supply cafes with cakes just over a year ago, I now supply 4 cafes and have others waiting. I am also thinking about starting a stall at the farmers markets.
All I can say is I agree with codfish paper work, paper work, paper work, I got myself into a real mess with the book keeping till the Mr sorted it all out.
Good Luck!! :)
Friday 25 June 2010
Hi Fanny! what a great idea, I love your recipies and I’m sure you’ll have a great success! If still lived in London I would certainly have been one you first customers. Good luck
Aïda said something sweet:Elena
Friday 25 June 2010
Wow wow wow wow wow. Je t’avouerais que je suis époustouflée!
Laura said something sweet:Friday 25 June 2010
Hi Fanny!
Congratulations! I think it’s an amazing idea! thats something i’ve been dreaming of doing as well, still am dreaming of. With all your wondeful and delicious recipes it will definitely be a success!
Laura
Gigi said something sweet:Friday 25 June 2010
Fanny, you are so talented. I am sure that your business will be very succesful. Best of luck!
Mimi said something sweet:Saturday 26 June 2010
Lucky Londoner’s to be able to buy your sweet treats. Wishing you every success.
Amrita said something sweet:Mimi
Saturday 26 June 2010
Ooooh! I’ll so be visiting you!! All the luck in the world!!
Shaheen {The Purple Foodie} said something sweet:Sunday 27 June 2010
Congratulations on opening up your own place, Fanny.Wish you all the very best for it.
Ai Leen said something sweet:Monday 28 June 2010
Hello there!
I am a follower of your blog. Although I don’t leave comments. Hearing that you are starting up a stall, I just wanna wish you all the best and that you will be expanding your business soon, from a stall to a cafe.
If I am ever travelling to your country, I would make it a point to visit your stall!
Cristina said something sweet:Monday 28 June 2010
Hello Fanny, I’ve been reading your blogs for a while and I love your recipes. I wish you all the best with your new business, and I hope to visit your stall in London :)
Neva said something sweet:Tuesday 29 June 2010
tu voudrais pas t’inscrire pour TOPCHEF sur M6? you would be awesome.
Anne's Kitchen said something sweet:jsui serieuse.
Friday 2 July 2010
Oh wow, I’ve been dreaming of setting up my own cake stall in London! So glad to hear you’re taking the plunge! Let me know if you need a hand, it would be an honour to help :)
Jen said something sweet:Saturday 3 July 2010
How wonderful that you are starting your own business! Very exciting news!
cathy said something sweet:Monday 5 July 2010
you can do it! love seeing you continuing to chase your passion for pastry :)
Danilo Santata said something sweet:Monday 5 July 2010
give us a paypall or whatever way to give the donations!
i will be in london this august, and i would love to eat your food.
{kms} said something sweet:Tuesday 6 July 2010
how exciting!! congratulations and best of luck! xo.
Sujin said something sweet:Wednesday 7 July 2010
I wish you the best of luck and I have all the confidence that your new venture will be satisfying and successful! Keep us posted on how things are going!
My said something sweet:Friday 9 July 2010
Lovely page! Read about the school you went to in Paris, sounds like a fantastic school! I share your passion for patisserie, and see that it is possible to follow dreams!
Matt said something sweet:Wish you all luck!
Friday 9 July 2010
Wowww~! Can’t wait! I am a fellow foodie, and I have been following your blog since last year. The excitement of making a dream come true is just undescribable. Very happy for you and best of luck!
Antonella said something sweet:Tuesday 13 July 2010
Delicius!
K via Hristo said something sweet:Tuesday 13 July 2010
Chère Fanny,
Je ne mets pas de côté assez fréquemment mais tu m’as gagné “à l’espace d’un moment”. Je donne mon obole, toute convaincue que c’était la meilleure façon de dépenser récemment. Je croise les doigts pour toi !
K :)
hong said something sweet:Thursday 15 July 2010
It is an exciting moment when you start your own business. You are confident and you will be very successful.
Paula said something sweet:Thursday 15 July 2010
yum. I am about to move to London, and love Borough market. Can’t wait to try your baking for real rather than salivating over photos
Nina de je fais le dessert said something sweet:x
Sunday 18 July 2010
J’adore tout: design, idées recettes, photos, dessins, ambiance. Je met un lien sur mon site!
Sini said something sweet:I like everything: design, recipies, photos, draws, vibe. I put a link on my website!
Friday 23 July 2010
Wonderful news! I’m really excited. Can’t wait to buy some sweet treats at your shop the next time I visit London. I wish you best of luck! I know you can make it. You are so talented.
And I really do love the name and logo of the shop!
justine said something sweet:Monday 23 August 2010
In a restaurant I used to work in I made an elderflower granita that was so good, I’m sure as a sorbet it would DIVINE! Wish I would have thought of this…