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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French Christmas Sablés – Sablés de Noël
With Christmas around the corner, it was time to start my batch of French Christmas Sablés. It is a childhood tradition that I absolutely did not want to miss. I wish that my teens will feel this same enjoyment, and have these same wonderful memories as I did during the holiday season. In my family,…
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…
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…
French Almond Financiers
Financiers are a small classic French almond cake served with tea or coffee. It is a delicious treat made of white eggs, ground almond, icing sugar, flour, and brown butter. But why it is called Financiers? They originate from sisters of the Visitandine Order, who made small oval cakes with almonds, flour, sugar, butter, and…
French Cherry Clafoutis
Cherry Clafoutis is a classic French recipe made with fruit, traditionally black cherries, covered with a crêpe-like batter. It is really easy to make. This is my favorite recipe of Cherry Clafoutis, because it is light, yet flavorful. It holds a special place in my heart because I used to make it during my childhood…
Key Lime Pie with Pie Crust
Last summer, I made this famous and traditional Key Lime Pie in which I used speculoos instead of graham crackers for the crust. This year, I wanted to add my “French touch”. So I made a Key Lime Pie with Pie Crust (called “pâte brisée”) and used a bigger pan for a thinner filling. My…
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…
