Chocolate and other addictions…

By On February 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment

It’s been 30 days,

too many chewed lollipop sticks,

and supposedly 166.73 Euros spared,…

since I discovered my new chocolate heaven, the Chocolaterie from Pimm and Marcel van der Donk.

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Sweet thanks to a cooking diva

By On November 23, 2010 · 2 Comments

Last Thursday, I got to experience my very first Thanksgiving dinner experience ever at my favorite ‘Yankee’ cooking diva, A.

Mes amis, what a lovely and scrumptious dinner! Since then, I’ve been wondering how I could put together a special little thank you to my adorable and generous friend. Until I [...]

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Droolworthy…

By On November 21, 2010 · 7 Comments

Can’t help it, the lazy gourmande has “Les yeux plus grands que le ventre” (literally, the eyes bigger than the belly). What can I say, eye-dropping on mouthwatering foodporn is one of my nifty pleasures and without saying a great source of inspiration…

Here ‘s my latest ‘foodielicious’ top 3 drools …

Sweet!

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Chocolate crave remedy

By On December 8, 2009 · 1 Comment

Today’s special: A warm chocolate fondant, melting in your mouth and oozing if you like,.

Chocolate addiction 1

Bon appetit!

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When Sinterklaas goes multicultural

By On December 5, 2009 · 1 Comment

In the Netherlands, tradition wants that Sinterklaas brings chocolate letters to everyone on 5 December. The inspector gadget among my friends, got me my initial, M, in Arabic calligraphy, made of chocolate of course! Pretty cool…

Thanks B!

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Sexy pears

By On November 20, 2009 · 2 Comments

Today’s special: vintage commercial and sexy pears coated with a warm and spicy chocolate sauce, need I say more…

Poached pear and cocolate fondant
Bon appétit!

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Le Yasmine or my secret thing for pastry

By On December 17, 2008 · 1 Comment

Today’s French pastry special: Le Yasmine…
An airy entremet made of tender almond meringue cake layers (biscuits Joconde) alternated with a delicate white chocolate and passion mousse and a refreshing raspberry mousse, topped with a deep red raspberry mirror layer and decorated with fresh raspberries.

Le Yasmine (2)
Pour Yasmine et papa, with love…

Bon appetit!

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Missing chocolate…

By On July 16, 2008 · 3 Comments

 

I was updating my recipe index while regularly picking in the box of exquisite chocolates from Adrien et Chocolat that a friendly soul just brought me, when I was struck by a deranging reality…

There’s NO chocolate on my kitchen diaries!

Luckily enough, today is the perfect day to offer you my [...]

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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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