Cannelés are divine French treats flavoured with vanilla and rhum. However I have to admit I am not a cannelés purist as I skip the rhum part in our household for the children’s sake :-) Cannelés are historically from the Bordeaux area but they are so popular you will find them in most French patisserie. They [...]
I just love edible gifts and especially when they are handmade. These days with all of us running around like crazy, it feels extra special when someone has taken the time to cook/bake and wrap something especially for you. This year I have tried new treats: Orangettes. They are candied orange peels dipped in dark [...]
When I was a child, I was living in what one would call a small town: 15,000 inhabitants. Once in a while we would go to the big town close by, it was THE big trip... As a chocolate lover, my mum would take us for a treat to a dream chocolate shop created back [...]
