Hello everybody! Today’s recipe is a French classic and probably one of the fanciest recipes I shared with you so far. If you’re a fan of lobster this might just be the perfect recipe for you! Lobster A L’armoricaine is a dish from Brittany, in the North-West of France, and is a real treat! First…
Lavender Ice Cream With Caramelized Apricots
Hello everybody! Summer is almost coming to its end and yet it’s hot in Toronto! It’s still time to refresh yourself with ice cream and I have a great recipe for you! I love using herbs and flowers when making desserts because I find that it gives a unique flavor and it makes the dessert…
Gâteau Breton
Hello everybody! It’s time for cake and for this, nothing better than a buttery cake from Brittany! This region is very well know for its delicious cookies and cakes and I’m sure you must have heard of Kouign Amann and shortbread cookies. This cake is actually a bit of a mix as the texture and…
Date Triangles With Rose & Cardamom Syrup
Hello everybody! As I mentioned before, filo pastry is amazing to create easy and delicious appetizers, but its also often used for desserts. I really wanted to play around with it and create a dessert with an oriental touch to it. So I’ve been thinking of all those delicious Arabic pastries filled with dates and…
Goat Cheese & Herbs Triangles
Hello everybody! I have really been into appetizers lately, but after the spreads come filo pastry! These appetizers are very easy to make, full of flavor and are a great summer recipe. The filo pastry is filled with a mix of goat cheese, herbs like mint, parsley, basil and cilantro, and a little bit of…
Sardines Spread
Hello everybody! It’s time for another spread! Last time I shared with you one of my favorite tuna spread and this time it’s sardines. I’m completely in love with these types of spread as they make a great appetizer in the summer. No cooking needed and it’s very easy to make as well. Sardines are…
Salmon With Peaches, Thai Basil & Chili
Hello everybody! Today’s recipe is part of the Foodies + challenge for this month. Foodies + is a Google plus community I’m part of, for those who don’t know yet, and they organize food challenges every month. This time, the challenge was to use only 5 ingredients: seafood, herb, alcohol, fruit, chili and for seasoning…
Pesto & Vegetables Pizza
Hello everybody! I know it’s really hot everywhere right now, but whatever the weather is, who can say they don’t crave for pizza at some point? I always loved making my own pizza at home which I find quite easy to make and just as delicious as the ones that I order. My only problem…
Tuna Spread
Hello everybody! Warm days call for apéro in France and this tuna spread is perfect for it. Apéro is a time before a meal, so usually around 11 am or 6 pm, where we enjoy drinks and little appetizers or finger foods such as chips, peanuts, salami and other treats. I’m sharing with you a…
Nantais Cake
Hello everybody! I know it’s really hot in Toronto lately but who can resist to cake? Definitely not me! So I decided to use my oven no matter what and made you a delicious cake from Nantes in North-Western France. This cake is originally called “Gâteau Nantais” and is a specialty from the city. This…
French Touch 