Each year the Syndicat des Boulangers du Grand Paris does the best galette des rois (Epiphany cake) round up, and each year we gaze in awe at the delicious new creations that pastry chefs in Paris and the surrounding suburbs! 165 different cakes were tasted this year and the results are in!
Every month, we'll bring you a brand new French pastry including a little history, and the traditions that surround it!
At this time of year it's all about treats - so we thought we'd round up our Festive French Favourites!
As we gear up to the festive season we're readying all our best recipes, so we thought we'd introduce the seasonal treat par excellence - the French Yule Log!
When does a pastry go from being a good idea to being ingenious? When you pour rum over it, of course.
We dive into the many layers of the Opera cake - and find out where it gets its name!
In recent years it seems the world has gone mad for macarons. Stand aside cupcakes, move over cronuts! The age of the macaron has arrived.
Translating to "a million leaves", Mille-feuille can be tricky, but it's well worth the effort - and it's definitely got the wow factor!
All about Clafoutis - an easy, adaptable recipe that you can tweak to suit your tastes all year round!
When it comes to Choux Pastry, the options are almost endless. Dive into the eclectic world of choux pastry!
This month we're off to Bordeaux to discover the history of this honey-gold baked treat.
It's the iconic French breakfast pastry that everyone knows and loves - but there's much more to know about the mighty Croissant...
Explore the vibrant area of Paris, Le Marais, and visit some of the city's finest food stores. Then, enjoy a hands-on cooking class where you'll create a Traditional 4-course French meal. NOTE: The main course will be France's famous Magret de Canard (Duck Breast).
Spend the morning like the locals, with a typical Parisian experience. A full immersion in to French culture with a French Market Tour followed by a hands-on French Cooking Class right in the heart of Paris !
Three hours of French Bread heaven in the heart of Paris. Learn the tips and tricks to bring the French 'boulangerie' to 'chez vous'!
Join us for this quintessential pre-dinner social experience as you create beautiful hors d’oeuvres and other small appetizers!
For the serious Macaron lover. Three hours of intensive Macaron time - we will tackle two types of classic macaron shells and four types of classic macaron fillings!
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