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Remember, remember, the fifth of November – On getting insane and on the most delicious walnut tart ever

I don’t know about you, but sometimes, I do feel like I’m getting insane. Wait, I am insane.
I just signed up for NaBloPoMo. Yes, I know, I’m five-day late. And yes, I know - or more accurately - I don’t know how the heck I am going to post every single day for the next […]

Du chocolat et du caramel pour une daring baker – Tarte au chocolat au lait et au caramel au beurre salé

[Enough chocolate and caramel for one daring baker – Milk chocolate and salted butter caramel tart]

Milk chocolate and caramel au beurre salé has to be one of my favourite flavour combination ever. I know, nothing too fancy or creative, but good enough for me. Creamy, smooth and sweet – just as I like it.
When I […]

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 […]

Un orage, deux voitures et un millionaire’s shortbread – Petits carrés au caramel et au chocolat

[A storm, two cars and a millionaire’s shortbread]

Millionaire’s shortbread; from Donna Hay’s Gourmandises
Ivonne and Orchidea, asked us to share a special dish both comforting and full of memories. Here is my little story:
There are some days that are unforgettable; I mean, not willingly unforgettable. Those kinds of days you’d prefer not to remember or […]

Mousse au chocolat au lait et au caramel au beurre salé

[Caramel au beurre salé and milk chocolate mousse]

From Trish Deseine’s Du caramel plein la bouche (page 76)
On caramel au beurre salé
Caramel au beurre salé [salted butted caramel] might sound strange but it is a classic combination. The beurre salé [salted butter] enhance the caramel flavour, resulting in a delicious treat.
Caramel au beurre salé comes from […]