Today, I’m taking you to the oldest pastry shop in Paris: the Stohrer pastry shop, rue Montorgueil, in the 2nd arrondissement. A place that is part of history, therefore, but also a true ode to gluttony that begins in the window … Continue reading History of Stohrer, the oldest bakery of Paris
Since 1827, Maison Boissier has seduced the world over by the charm of its cases as well as by the delicacy of its candied chestnuts Continue reading Who is the inventor of candied chestnuts?
If there is one place that makes you want to sit down, it is this patisserie-café with terrace by the sweet name of Moulin de la Vierge. And It’s one of the best bakery of Paris ! Continue reading History of one of the best bakery of Paris
Have you ever eaten a croissant at Cedric Grolet? Well, it’s a unique culinary experience to try out urgently if you like French pastries. Just seeing this super-thin multi-layered puff pastry makes you want to bite into it at the sight of it. The same is true for all other pastries, and for good reason: Cedric Grolet was voted best pastry chef in the world ! Continue reading Cedric Grolet, was voted the best pastry chef in the world !
How to resist these cute little choux ? In addition to being beautiful, they are delicious, they are the recipe for success of “Odette”, an essential address for gourmets. Continue reading Odette : The best “Choux à la crème” of Paris
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Question of the day … In your opinion, why the macaroons are round?
There is a legend around the round shape. The history of the macaroon says that a monk used to knead almond paste with his shirt off. One day, very tired, he fell from exhaustion and left a mark of his navel on the dough. At this point, the button took the shape of a circle. Continue reading Why are the macarons round ?
Want to impress your guests with a nice dessert to share? And in addition add a little Frenchy touch? Try this mounted piece of ombré madeleines! Continue reading Ombre Madeleines wedding Cake, a classy and Frenchy dessert
The Fraisier is a classic French dessert created by Lenôtre, in 1960 in Paris, It’s delicious ! Here is the recipe Continue reading Fraisier cake Recipe
Here if the recipe of the clafouti. List of ingredients
200 ml warm milk
70 g sugar
3 eggs
500 g apricots
1 vanilla pod
2 tsp. flour
Recipe steps
In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar, then add the flour, mix
Then add the still warm milk, mixing well
Cut the apricots into large slices (or any other fruit such as peaches, apples, cherries …) and sprinkle with brown sugar (2 tablespoons). Place them in a non-stick or buttered cake pan
Pour the preparation on top and bake at 180 ° C for 50 minutes
The story of Ladurée and Its famous Macaron Continue reading A chic picnic with Ladurée !
