We represent the lollipop guild - Vanilla cheesecake lollipops

… and in the name of the lollipop guild, we welcome you to munchkinland daringbakersland.

It’s not a secret to anyone. I could kill for cheesecake. Great cheesecake, that is.
Quite evidently, I was thrilled when I found out about this month’s daring bakers challenge. Cheesecake. Lollipops.
Those are basically two of my favourite things ever. Combined. […]

Strawberry fields forever - Perfect party cake à la vanille et aux fraises

This is all quite a surprise to me. I originally thought I would have to skip this month’s daring bakers challenge – again – because of my so-not-working internet connection. But what first appeared to be a never-ending story did find an end yesterday, as a France Telecom monsieur dropped by without warning and fixed […]

Je n’ai jamais mangé de pyjama aussi doux que le tien - Cheesecake très vanille

[I never ate sweeter pyjamas than yours – Very vanilla cheesecake]

Saturday. 8am.
The soft noise of the raindrops hitting the window gently wakes me up, making me more and more aware of the pressure of the thick duvet cover (love*love that word so much; reminds me of someone special who taught it to me) against my […]

Harder better faster stronger - Une mousse aux chataîgnes to die for

[A to-die-for chestnut mousse]

Before I can start with this, I need you to complete a little homework. Basically, I want you to rush to the nearest French supermarket (never told you it was going to be easy) with a spoon in your hand and a thick scarf in your bag. Once you’ve arrived, try to […]

Feeding an addiction, a tart at a time - Apple, vanilla and goat’s cheese crostata

There must be something wrong about me people. I mean, something really wrong. I wouldn’t be lying if I said that I love to spend days making the finest entremets. That’s not a problem though. However, what’s concerning is the fact that I also find pleasure in combining a couple of ingredients to produce flavourful […]