{Brb…}
Hello readers, I’m back from Paris and taking a bit of a hiatus from blogging. I’m still baking, eating and all those good things back home. I promise I’ll be back soon with lots of fun new recipes. In the meantime you can see what I’m up to on my twitter feed. See you all soon! … Read more
{Paris 5.8: Afternoon runs in the Parc du la Vilette and learning the Art of French Cooking}
There’s nothing better than waking up to the scent of intoxicating buttery viennoiseries wafting from the boulangeries in the morning. A swirling golden staircase of flaky pastry studded with plump raisins. I’ve been enjoying the occasional run to the Parc du la Vilette from my home base in the Canal Saint Martin. A beautiful modern … Read more
{Paris 5.2: Saint Germain and enjoying the gardens of Paris}
I am currently ADDICTED to these Sacristains from Du Pain et des Idees. Buttery twists of puff pastry intertwined with an orange blossom scented pastry cream. These are the kind of pastries I’ve been longing for since I was last in Paris two years ago. The ones that completely shatter into a million pieces when … Read more
{Paris 5.1 Auguste Blanqui Food Market and Des Gateaux et du Pains}
Rise and shine.. I’m currently loving these thin toasted slices of the Pain D’Espices from a loaf I bought at Poilane Bakery. It’s a dense slighty sweet French gingerbread loaf made with rye flour, honey and a variety of spices. A delicious breakfast accompaniment with a swipe of butter and my mango jam. Also a yummy afternoon snack … Read more
{Paris 4.30: Saturday Antique Market, La Grand Epicurie and Gluten-free sweets at Helmut Newcake}
I made myself a baguette sandwich to bring along in my purse for my full day of antique market exploring. {Avocado, arugula, cherry tomatoes, proscuitto, mimolette cheese, ginger onion confit and grainy mustard} I walk past this canal every morning on my way to the metro. I sometimes find people sitting along the sides drinking a … Read more
