Bake the ultimate French Flan Pâtissier with this individual recipe adapted from the World’s Best Pastry Chef, Nina Métayer. Perfect crust & velvet custard.
Nina Métayer’s Magical Christmas Creations for 2025
Every year, French pastry chef Nina Métayer turns the holiday season into a poetic, edible fairytale. Her creations are always exceptionally delicate, precise, and full of emotion—one of the many reasons her work fascinates me. I’ve always had a soft spot for pastry chefs who balance finesse with imagination, and Nina is, without question, my absolute favorite.
The amazing story of the croissants
Appreciated for breakfast, the croissant is widely consumed in France. But where does it really come from ?
Chocolate pie recipe
Discover the recipe for Chocolate pie. This tart is a classic of French pastry. Ultra simple to make and has an incomparable taste, everyone can make it, even children !
Financier recipe by Cyril Lignac
Today we offer you a simple but excellent pastry recipe that will delight young and old alike : The financiers by the french chef Cyril Lignac.
Why are the macarons round ?
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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.
The “galette des rois”, A French tradition
On the first Sunday in January, tradition has it that it is the occasion to “shoot the kings” at the epiphany: a bean is hidden in the cake and the person who obtains this bean becomes the king of the day and has the right to wear a fancy crown.
Religieuses by Christophe Michalak
Do you know christophe michalak? he is one of the most talented and publicized young pastry chefs in France. Today we are delivering her recipe for a religieuse that is a pure delight. Christophe Michalak has replaced the usual icing, which he considers too sweet, with almond paste.
Why the macaroons are round ?
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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.
History of the king’s cake
On the first Sunday in January, tradition has it that it is the occasion to “shoot the kings” at the epiphany: a bean is hidden in the cake and the person who obtains this bean becomes the king of the day and has the right to wear a fancy crown.