WHY CHEZ NOUS: COMMUNAL DINNERS? I have long dreamed of publishing a cookbook. In fact, over the past decade, I have made dozens of editions of cookbooks. They have made their way into Christmas presents and personal archives, finally, after years of work and research, I am thrilled to announce the first public edition of…
Tag: baking
French Baguettes
I started making baguettes a few years ago, but really worked on the recipe in earnest once Nico and I started dating. He loves baguette, and would probably just eat baguette with a side of orange juice everyday if I didn’t make something else for dinner. Over the past couple of years, my baguettes have…
Dark Chocolate and Orange Confit Challah and Challah French Toast with Strawberry Sauce
I feel like we all get spoiled in comfort of our own kitchens. We always keep our special staples on hand, and everything is always in its proper place when it needs to be found. Cooking in someone else’s kitchen is always a challenge, but I find it rather exciting, especially in my parents’ home. I…
Victoria Sandwich Cake
This might just be the most British cake that we served at High Tea. The cake became a popular tea-time treat during the reign of Queen Victoria, it is said that it was her favorite cake! Traditionally, this delicious, buttery, sponge cake is served with raspberry jam and whipped cream sandwiched in between two cakes. Whenever I…
Almond Pithiviers with Rum-Infused Prunes – with Puff Pastry Recipe
I have had a decade and a half long obsession with Almond Croissants. When I lived in New York, I ran from one French bakery to another surveying the croissants. La Bergamote in Chelsea have the best twice baked beauties! They have always been this mythical pastry that I could never quite make myself. I have…
Perfect Sandwich Bread
I love baking bread! For a long time, I have spent my baking hours obsessing over perfect artisan loaves. I have made dozens of peasant loaves, sourdoughs, and olive boules, and by this count, almost a hundred baguettes. Nico loves baguette! It never crossed my mind, for some reason, to develop a sandwich loaf. Perhaps…
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