In France, it is a tradition to share the Galette des Rois (French King Cake) on Epiphany Day, which is on January 6th. It celebrates the arrival of the Three Wise Men in Bethlehem. During the entire month of January, in most bakeries and pastry shops you will find the traditional Galette des Rois. But…
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Kefir Olive Oil Cake with Apples and Raisins
I had an irresistible desire to make this Kefir Olive Oil Cake with Apples and Raisins with these beautiful autumn-colored apples. It is so comforting with a cup of coffee or tea during a rainy or cold day. I really love apples (organic) because they are so healthy for you. You know the old adage: “an apple…
Stollen (Christine Ferber)
This other recipe of Stollen comes from Christine Ferber, a Master Pastry Chef in Niedermorschwihr (Alsace, France). She is well known as a maker of the best French jams in her shop, Le Relais des Trois Epis. Her jams can be enjoyed in the most exclusive places on the planet. The texture of this Stollen…
Zucchini Bread
For the first time last year, my husband and I decided to build our own vegetable and herb garden. Among the vegetables, we planted zucchini plants. I got an enormous zucchini that my youngest son was proud to show to one of my neighbors. My neighbor told me that it would be great for zucchini…
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…
Carrot Almond Cake
This morning, I suddenly wanted to make a carrot cake, maybe because spring and Easter are in the corner. I remember a recipe that I used to make when I lived in France. From time to time, I talked about this recipe to my husband, but never made it. In fact, my carrot cake recipe…
Nonnettes – French Gingerbread Cakes with Honey and Orange Marmalade
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”….
Kouglof (Christine Ferber)
Kouglof, Kougelhopf, or Kugelhopf is a brioche made with dry raisins and decorated with almonds, and it is a specialty from Alsace (France) that is traditionally cooked in a specific circular bundt cake mold made from enameled terracotta or copper. I have never made a Kouglof before and I was excited to attempt to follow…
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…
Coconut Lime Ginger Bread 🥥🌴
With this capricious weather, I needed a comforting bread that would take me right away to the tropics 😀! The kitchen is the perfect place to travel in an instant right? In my closet, I found a coconut package that I left unused during the last holiday season. This idea of Coconut Lime Ginger Bread came up. At…
Strawberry and Coconut Upside-Down Cake 🍓🥥
I was looking for a different way to use some strawberries in a dessert and came across this Strawberry and Coconut Upside-Down Cake blog’s recipe. I am pretty sure that everyone remembers the classic and popular upside-down pineapple cake, right? When I found this other exotic version with strawberries and coconut, I was curious to…
Stollen
Stollen or Christollen is a traditional German sweet yeast bread with dried nuts and fruits and can be stuffed with almond paste that you eat during the Christmas season. Stollen is also known in Alsace and Lorraine where I am from. But even after Christmas in my household, we enjoyed this little treat, especially when…
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…
Marble Cake (Marbré)
Marble Cake (Marbré) is a famous classic French cake that sends me back to my childhood and I am sure I am not alone. I remember during the week-end making this Marble Cake with my sister for the ”goûter” (snack time). It was always a surprise when I cut it out to see how the marbled…
Mandarin Pumpkin Bread
The trees don’t have their fall colors yet, but with Halloween decorations popping up in stores or across the street, I am feeling an irresistible craving for a pumpkin treat. Mandarin Pumpkin Bread is a delicious easily-made bread, spicy, and not too sweet. The mandarin juice keeps this bread really moist and pairs very well with the pumpkin…
Classic American Banana Bread
In my kitchen, I had ripe bananas with dark spots that no one wanted to eat. It was the perfect excuse to make this Classic American Banana Bread! If you cannot eat the entire bread in one day, don’t worry. It gets even tastier the following day. I must confess that I ate three thin slices in…
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…
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…
Lemon Raspberry Yogurt Cake
The Yogurt Cake is one of the first cakes that people often made as a child. Why is this so? Because in this recipe, you use the pot of yogurt as a reference of measurement for the other ingredients. The success of yogurt cake is its simplicity and rapidity to make it. The fact that…
Cranberry Pumpkin Bread
Cranberry Pumpkin Bread has become one of our favorite fall treats. It is a little sweet with a tangy taste and smells delicious in the kitchen with its pumpkin spices. It is perfect anytime for breakfast, the kids’ lunch box, snacks… With this recipe, you can make one big loaf or even two small pumpkin…
Apple Yogurt Cake
I really have a fondness for any kind of apple-based desserts and this Apple Yogurt Cake is really easy to make. It contains three ingredients that I love to use (apples, yogurt, and olive oil) which make a healthy and delicious moist cake fit for any time of day.
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…