Quince cubes are actually quince paste cut in cubes and rolled in coarse sugar as you might have guessed :) Quince paste is a very classical French countryside recipe. Where I come from (Burgundy) most families make quince paste in September. One very important thing to say before I start … Read More
Archives for May 2015
Quince Jelly or Quince Jam
This recipe is my grand-mother's, Mam. It is a two in one recipe. Once you have put your hands on quinces, you will be able with the same quinces and sugar, to make a batch of Quince jelly or jam and a batch of quince paste under the form of a paste to serve with a cheese platter or under the shape … Read More
Absolutely magic white chocolate stuffed pancakes
White chocolate stuffed pancakes is one of my favourite recipes ever. I created it because my kids wanted chocolate pancakes, I thought of stuffing... then I tried dark chocolate, which is gorgeous but a bit too strong in taste for my mob. So I thought, the flavour of the batter itself is creamy, … Read More
Mirabelle plum tart – a French classic
This Mirabelle plum tart is a typical September dessert in France. The end of Summer is an amazing time, the apples, the quinces, the plums are ready to be picked up. The veggie patch is booming. Often, there is an Indian Summer and people spend time together chatting while picking fruits, pealing, … Read More
{restaurant review} Gigi pizzeria in Newtown
Gigi has a solid reputation in the world of pizzas in Sydney. We had to try it out. First of all it has a very lively atmosphere with pretty loud music. It has an amazing tiled pizza oven and a huge staff buzzing around it. The menu is very very tempting... We are guessing Gigi stands for … Read More