Tag: french cuisine

Angels on its Shoulders – Gâteau Trois Frères (Three Brothers Sponge Cake) by Susan Wolfe

Angels on its Shoulders – Gâteau Trois Frères (Three Brothers Sponge Cake) by Susan Wolfe

Hello my friends! Today I have a very special friend who agreed to guest post for me. Please welcome Susan Wolfe! You must already be familiar with Susan, who cooks and entertains at The Well-Seasoned Cook. I have known Susan ever since I started blogging 

Spiced Poached Pear with Chocolate Sauce

Spiced Poached Pear with Chocolate Sauce

Poached pear is a perfect fall dessert; classic and elegant and surprisingly easy to make. My home was a spot of delight, with the warm sweet aroma of the poaching pears dancing in every corner.

Cherry and Apricot Clafoutis

Cherry and Apricot Clafoutis

Clafoutis – (pronounced Kla-foo-tee) is a kind of baked fruity custard dessert, mine here done with the dark bing cherries and apricots. What is a Clafoutis, one might ask? A lovely way to celebrate and showcase summer I would say – subtle, light, airy sweet 

Crêpes with Strawberry and Orange Compote

Crêpes with Strawberry and Orange Compote

A very indulgent breakfast on a very slow weekend morning;  paper thin almond flavored warm crêpes topped with zesty and fruity compote and snowy, powdery sugar. Dessert for breakfast anyone?