Petits Gateaux au Chocolat (little chocolate cakes)
July 26, 2023
What makes these petits gateaux rather than just little cakes? Well, in reality they are little cakes, but because they look fine and elegant, they’re
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Strawberry cheesecake mille feuille
June 30, 2023
The mille feuille is often the pastry that draws the most attention in the shop window, with it’s even layers and beautiful decorations of fruit
Tarte aux Framboises (Raspberry Tart)
February 28, 2019
I’ve updated this delicious celebratory tart with a far better Creme Patissiere recipe. One of my lovely followers has a daughter who is using this
Afternoon Tea at The Langham Hotel, London
September 12, 2016
I’m always astounded by my girls that they have never made a fuss, never whined and whinged about having food allergies. They’ve always just taken
Madeleines
September 14, 2015
Its been a long journey to create a Madeleine recipe that actually works, that’s actually just like the real thing. Madeleines, if you don’t know,
Strawberry and Rose tart
September 3, 2015
We were off to a friend’s house for a lovely lazy BBQ Sunday and having reminded them of our considerable dietary requirements, I felt that
Egg-free Tuiles/Wafers
June 17, 2015
I’ve dreamt of making delicate, light and crispy tuiles for a long time, but my egg-free attempts never worked. Whilst the results had been
Profiteroles
February 14, 2015
Profiteroles – those cream filled, chocolate topped choux buns – are so tempting and the ideal wow pudding for any special celebration. I’m thinking, these
Plum tart
August 26, 2014
This is such a simple, stunningly pretty tart you’ll wonder why you ever thought a tart needed anything more than fruit and pastry. And it was