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Madeleines

February 13, 2013September 1, 2016 baking, breakfast, cakes, cookies, sweets

For years, my favorite snack to go along with my Starbucks grande vanilla latte, was a package of madeleines. These little shell shaped cookie cakes are delicate, spongy and delicious, so I knew I had to make them. Wouldn't you know it, these babies are pretty easy to make and... Read More

Recipe Sweets

My Current Macaron Recipe Plus Tips/Tricks

February 5, 2013October 10, 2017 baking, cookies, macarons, pastry, sweets

It took an entire week to find a macaron recipe that consistently worked. Once I started making French macarons, I couldn't stop. I wanted to try new flavors, new colors, new techniques. For a few months it was an obsession. I dragged my husband across New York City and tried... Read More

Breakfast Recipe Sweets Treats

Croissant Recipe and Guide

February 3, 2013January 11, 2017 baking, breakfast, croissants, pastry, sweets

Here is my croissant recipe and guide. French pastry is intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. I wrote about my first attempt and even without experience you can create amazingly delicious pastries as home. Go on, don't be afraid of making these yourself! I've done my best to describe what I'm... Read More