Nonnettes are French little round cakes made from gingerbread, honey, stuffed with orange marmalade, and covered with a fine sugary glaze. They a part of my childhood, a gift that I received for St.Nicholas Day on December 6th (if you want to know more about St. Nicholas Day). The Nonnettes take their name from “nuns”….
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Aunt Janine’s Apple Cake
Aunt Janine’s Apple Cake is one of my childhood memories. It is a cake that my aunt Janine made us sometimes for the “goûter” (afternoon snack) when we visited her. If you read my blog, you know that I love any dessert with apples. The addition of raisins and walnuts in this cake give a little…
STRAWBERRY-RASPBERRY BALSAMIC BROWNIES
These Strawberry-Raspberry Balsamic Brownies are simply irresistible. My family and I have given in! They are moist, chewy, and gooey inside. The mix of strawberry raspberry balsamic definitely adds a delicious flavor and combines so nicely with the chocolate. A pleasure that will delight your taste buds! One bite of these Strawberry-Raspberry Balsamic Brownies will take you…
Banana Bread
If you have at home some ripe bananas with dark spots that no one wants to eat, the best way to use them is to make this delicious classic American Banana Bread which is easy to make, moist and flavorful. The more the bananas ripen the tastier the Banana Bread is, it does not require…
Carrot Apple Hazelnut Bread
These past few days it has felt like spring in Atlanta. The flowers, the trees are blooming and with Easter, in the corner, the first idea that comes to mind is the rabbits which gave me the desire to make this Carrot Apple Hazelnut Bread. I add carrots, apple, hazelnuts, and my own combination of spices make…
Blueberry Muffins
I have been making this Blueberry Muffins recipe twice this week because my family thinks it is the best muffin I have ever made so far. These muffins are moist and a little crunchy with the turbinado sugar on the top. A hint of almond extract really beautifully enhances the blueberries and gives a very pleasant taste…
Galette des Rois (French King Cake) with frangipane
January 6th is Epiphany Day in France and the tradition is to make a Galette des Rois (French King Cake) and share it with family or friends. Bakeries, pastry shops, and greedy people extend this day-long tradition to make more Galette des Rois during January. As a recipe, I usually make this Galette des Rois with…
Avocanana Bread
I found this recipe of Avocanana Bread on a pack of avocados and was curious to try it. Avocanana Bread is the combination of avocado and a classic banana bread. A part of oil or butter is substituted with creamy avocado, which makes a delicious and moist treat with good fats. My family really enjoys…