Chouquettes

Hello everybody! I hope you are ready for a classic sweet that is found in every single bakery in France! Chouquettes are these delicious little puffs sprinkled with coarse sugar, simple but so delicious and very addictive! Because they are so light and not very sweet, they are considered the perfect treat or snack when…

Autumn Pie With Chestnut Cream, Caramelized Apple & Pecans

Hello everybody! Today’s recipe is part of a monthly food challenge on Foodies +, a community that I am part of on Google +. The goal was to make a pie using selected seasonal ingredients such as pumpkin, butternut, apples, pears, pecans, chestnuts, etc. When I saw the challenge I immediately thought of making a…

Salmon Ceviche Bites

Hello everybody! Last week I made for you some purple potato gnocchi and I’m using them once again for a great appetizer recipe. This time I made fried pancakes with the purple potatoes and added on top a flavorful salmon ceviche. To tell you the truth I was originally going for purple potato chips instead…

Purple Gnocchi With Chanterelle Cream Sauce

Hello everybody! What I love the most about Fall are all these colorful vegetables and even though purple potatoes are not really a Fall veggie I just couldn’t go back home without them. I simply love their color and was actually surprised of their sweetness. It was my first time cooking with purple potatoes and…

My Culture Shocks In Canada

No recipe today but a little bit of a story time. Since I moved to Toronto, I have experienced so many new things and had to adapt to a new culture. I always wanted to share my experience here and share a bit more of what it is to be a new immigrant in Toronto….