Schenkele: The Alsatian Beignets

Hello everybody! It’s that time of the year again! Mardi Gras is next Tuesday and like every year I made beignets! Last year I showed you how to make one of the most popular beignets in France called bugnes and today I bring you to Alsace in the North-East of France. In Alsace, they make…

Speculoos Apple Crumble

Hello everybody! Last week I shared with you the recipe of the very delicious speculoos and today I will show you how to use them to make an amazing apple crumble. It’s a very simple recipe but one of the best for the season and so addictive too! Whenever I make speculoos I always reserve…

Alfajor Tart

Hello everybody! As you may already know, one of the things I love the most about cooking and baking is that I get the opportunity to experience food from all over the world and it’s also a good way to know a new culture. One of the first cookies I have ever made were alfajores,…

Vegan Crème Brûlée

Hello everybody! Today’s recipe is smooth, sweet and vegan! One of the most popular French dessert is crème brulée, a delicious custard cream topped with a crunchy layer of caramel. This dessert is simple and delicious but it contains cream and eggs, which makes it heavier but also not suitable for a vegan diet. I…

Compote de pomme or French Applesauce

Compote de pomme is one of my favorite treats. In France, we usually eat it for dessert (most important part of the meal!) for lunch or dinner. As you may not know, dessert is an institution in France! We always finish our meal with something sweet, not necessarily a piece of cake, but a yogurt…