Yesterday, I made a pecan pie. It had been ages since I last baked one, and I had almost forgotten how comforting it is. Pecan pie is a classic American dessert, originally from the southern United States. It’s made with a buttery crust and a …
Yesterday, I made a Brioche Pudding for the family, a baked dessert made from leftover brioche (or bread) soaked in a mixture of milk, eggs, and sugar. The Brioche absorbs the custard, and once baked, it becomes soft inside with a golden top. Brioche gives …
A few days ago, I made some Sablés Nantais. They are small, round, and crumbly biscuits from Nantes, France. They are made with simple ingredients: salted butter, sugar, flour, and sometimes a bit of milk or egg. Their texture is melt-in-the-mouth thanks to the salted …
Yesterday, I baked for our afternoon tea a delicious Angel Fodd Cake. Angel Food Cake is a light and airy cake made from egg whites, sugar, and flour. It’s known for its fluffy, cloud-like texture and is unique because it contains no butter or oil, …
Nothing is more delicious than a good fluffy Brioche for our afternoon coffee. They taste so good when they come out of the oven and the house is filled with their aroma. And yesterday I prepared a Brioche called a Brioche Nanterre. Brioche Nanterre is …
Everyone knows macarons, the little round cookies.They come in pastel colors filled with a ganache or jam in the middle and on sale everywhere. There is another version of macarons, more rustic, golden brown color. This version is made with almond powder, egg white, and …
A French madeleine is a small, shell-shaped sponge cake with a distinctive hump on one side and a ridged surface on the other. Madeleines are traditionally baked in a special tray with shell-shaped molds. The classic recipe consists of basic ingredients such as flour, sugar, …