Whether in art deco, art nouveau or belle epoque style, they capture our eyes with their beautiful illustrations and architectural details. This list is far from being exhaustive but they will certainly make you want to go buy a baguette or a pastry just to admire the decor inside ! Continue reading The most beautiful bakeries of Paris
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
The inventor of candied chestnuts is Boissier, in Paris. This French company, founded in 1827, was founded by Mr. Bélissier Boissier and enjoyed great success in the 19th century, particularly with 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. There are others in Paris, because this establishment is the result of an unusual history. Its founder, Basile Kamir, who started out as a journalist for Actuel magazine, one day set up shop to sell his friend Richard Branson’s records, in a bakery listed as a historic monument. Continue reading History of the “Moulin de la vierge” bakery
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 !
With its chandeliers with crystal pendants, its wrought iron shelves and its art deco facade, the “Boulangerie du Moulin de la Galette” seems to have remained the same since the 1920s and that is what makes it so charming. Continue reading Lovely Art déco Bakery in Montmartre
The first address called “ODETTE Paris” is unique: 77 rue Galande, opposite the Church of Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, one of the oldest in Paris, and the René Viviani-Montebello square which houses the most old tree of Paris. A cabbage counter is located on the ground floor of a small 17th century building, in the heart of the capital’s 5th arrondissement.
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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 the macaroons are round ?
Madeleines are my children’s favorite snack, I make them about twice a week, as much as to say that I am a real specialist 🙂 So to change a little I wanted to cover them with white chocolate and color them “Ombré” version, from white to dark pink, my daughter loved it, it was an opportunity to have a very girly tea-tea break in the garden! Continue reading Ombre Madeleines Cake
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 Cake, a classy and Frenchy dessert
