Tarte Tatin is a well known french apple tart. Research shows that it is called after two sisters, … [read more]
Baking!
Marble Cake or Gateau Marbré
This is another traditional french cake that is very popular at goûter time and is a real favourite … [read more]
Crepes
French crepes are thin and delicate pancakes and can be filled with anything you like - … [read more]
Pate Brisee
This is a really versatile pastry and it adapts perfectly to both savoury and sweet recipes. … [read more]
Some recent recipes
Leek and Potato Tart
Leeks are in season! And this leek and potato tart makes a lovely evening meal or lunch with a green … [read more]
Apple, Walnut and Raisin Loaf
Its another loaf recipe - easy, versatile and perfect for the "goûter" I tend to use my loaf tin … [read more]
Hachis Parmentier
A hachis parmentier is a french version of what is called shepherds pie in the english speaking … [read more]
French Pear & Almond Tart
This pear and almond tart or amandine aux poires is also known as Tarte Bourdaloue and was created … [read more]
French Apple Tart
There is nothing nicer than a good old apple tart - plenty of apples around this time of year and as … [read more]
A Breton Galette
A breton galette is a large, thin pancake from the Brittany region made with buckwheat flour, … [read more]
Berry meat and egg pie
This speciality is made with minced meat and hard-boiled eggs. It is known as as a Pâté Berrichon or … [read more]
Lemon Cake
I love lemon flavoured cakes and desserts but I like them to have a really strong lemon flavour so … [read more]
Flammeküche
Flammeküche is the Alsatian word for what is called a tarte flambée in french. It has a thin bread … [read more]