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Sunday c’est Hermé - Second week: la folie des macarons

How can someone be ready to work in the macaron team? This is exactly what I asked myself in the RER taking me back home after my first day working with the afternoon team – aka the macaron makers.
Honestly, I was beat and wondered how the guys could be so kind, funny and professional.
I arrived […]

Sunday… well Saturday c’est Hermé - First week: Ispahan, Emotions, Sensations & baked treats

Just one week after I arrived from New Zealand I’m already off to Paris for the long awaited internship at Pierre Hermé.
After waking up at 4.30, I head towards the 15° arrondissement shop, enter the apparently empty shop sur la pointe des pieds. Where is everyone? Luckily I quickly stumble onto Sebastien, the morning team […]

Un trésor de pâtisserie - La Bonbonnière by Enri Lopez

[A treasured pâtisserie - La Bonbonnière by Enri Lopez]

Corsica
Toulouse is a lovely city with hundreds of tiny streets you discover one day after another.
It’s like walking in a labyrinthe [labyrinth].
Last year, as I was discovering the hidden treasures my new student hometown, I spotted a lovely boutique which had the most beautiful and attractive front-window […]

La vie en rose - Macarons à la rose de Pierre Hermé

[Life in pink - Pierre Hermé’s Rose macarons]

Adapted from Pierre Hermé’s PH10
I think one of the best secrets for incredible food is bright and eye-catching colours; at least in the patisserie realm.
You’re not so sure?
Check Ladurée’s religieuse, Fauchon’s éclairs or Hermé’s truffles. Don’t they look yummy?

I do love black and white photos but I […]