When the gourmande dreams of Charlotte…

By On December 13, 2009 · 1 Comment

Today’s Christmas special: a french style layer cake, a Charlotte with an airy chestnut mousse, a pear compote, poached pears, a touch of vanilla and a hint of smoked whisky…

Charlotte aux poires et marrons

Bon appetit!

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Who's afraid of the Christmas turkey?

By On December 14, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Qua Christmas traditions, there’s more than enough to choose from in the family: French on my side, Dutch and British for my other half (my ‘dutchie’ is also half brit)…
Usually, I pick a bit of everything (well, with a lot from French, to be completely honest).
With the years, my Christmas eve dinners have turned [...]

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Who’s afraid of the Christmas turkey?

By On December 14, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Qua Christmas traditions, there’s more than enough to choose from in the family: French on my side, Dutch and British for my other half (my ‘dutchie’ is also half brit)…
Usually, I pick a bit of everything (well, with a lot from French, to be completely honest).
With the years, my Christmas eve dinners have turned [...]

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A time for soup

By On February 1, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Lately, I am craving for my bed, a lot of sleep and soup! Chicken soup, leek and curry soup, fennel soup, celeriac and spinach soup… I  just can’t get enough!

Not surprising you would say, with all those microbes and viruses running around lately: I am surrounded by running noses, low hoarse voices and feverish eyes… My dutchie [...]

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In the bag: Chestnut and hazelnut cake

By On November 30, 2007 · 2 Comments

Food blogging events is what brought me to food blogging. I love the challenge of creating a dish out of a theme or selected seasonal ingredients. It is such a creative process where I can let my inspiration work freely. I love it.
Last week, I was browsing through “

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Cooking freak and tea-time sweets

By On May 29, 2006 · Leave a Comment

I love throwing parties! My mediterranean side is deeply dominant in that matter. Problem is: I always overdo it and end up spending my time in the kitchen, or serving people. Before I notice the evening is gone and I haven’t taken the time to sip one of my cocktails and chatt with my guests. [...]

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