France · Dessert
Classic French Desserts
The dessert side of the French index: a Christmas bûche, a violet cake that began as an experiment with edible flowers, lavender crème brûlée, frozen nougat, and the chocolate recipes worth keeping.
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The Crown Jewel
Bûche de Noël
Every year, as we immerse ourselves in the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, we rush around buying gifts and planning festive menus. It's…
Delightful Desserts
Spiced Honey Cake
There is a time of year when winter has not yet arrived, but we've already dug up a Christmas tree from the forest, positioned it by the window and…
Edible Flowers
Violet Cake
Let's talk about another exquisite French cocktail – the violet Kir with champagne, or Kir Impérial à la violette. Choosing this vibrant purple drink…
French Club Challenges
Galettes des Rois
This marks my second culinary escapade during my time with the French club, a local interest group formed of residents from our area. After receiving…
Delightful Desserts
Frozen Nougat
Our introduction to French nougat began with a visit to the luxurious sweet shops in Burgundian Beaune. The vibrant displays left us in awe, making it…
Edible Flowers
Lavender Crème Brûlée
Lavender is perhaps the most romantic and visually appealing plant. I adore lavender, with its soft, enveloping violet-blue colour. Picture endless…
Who Said Chocolate?
Evelyne's Chocolate Cake
I have a pronounced sweet tooth, and for me, chocolate – especially dark chocolate with roasted hazelnuts – is a true addiction. Have you ever tried…
Who Said Chocolate?
Chocolate Mousse
Thinking back to our move to London, the whirlwind of setting up a new home and starting new schools meant putting off losing myself in tasty tales…