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Don’t be shy little bunny

Some things should be taken for granted.
A delicious afternoon tea is served with freshly baked scones. A boyfriend comes with amazing pastry skills, a lovely smile, and a happy heart. This pastry blog should be updated more often, yet I spent lots of time documenting my life in my journal. A night out genuinely can’t [...]

Joyeux Noël

It all started this past Wednesday. My first day off in a while.
And quite coincidentally, the day before Christmas Eve.
And quite coincidentally, I didn’t realise this until I spotted the big 23 on my wall clock as I woke up seconds before noon.
Lunch on granola. Quickest shower. Legging, sweater and UGG boots on. Brisk walk [...]

Days replace days, things replace things – A guide to making your London life even better

I should probably warn you straight away: I don’t know where to start. Today, I have no glorious recipe to share, no amusing anecdote to tell, and no sweet place to show you.
And yet, I felt the need to write in my sugar-coated journal; yes, right here on foodbeam.
One simple reason: I’m thankful. For having [...]

L’histoire sans fin – Comment glacer un mille-feuilles?

[The never-ending story - How to glaze a mille-feuilles?]

Before I started getting serious with pâtisserie – more clearly, before I started waking up at three am and actually enjoy it – I must confess I felt quite confident with many things. From making pâte feuilletee to piping meringues; from assembling a series of entremets to [...]

Welcome

Welcome to my new home.
I thought it was well enough time to give foodbeam a new design. I do hope you’ like it.
As usual, you’ll find touches of pink, and quite obviously, some cute details.
So please, welcome my new mascotte, the cake-obsessed flamant rose [flamingo]. He loves ice-cream cupcakes, but anything sweet will satisfy [...]