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Pear Tart With Almond Cream

posted February 10, 2010 in TheHungerStruck

I was really looking forward to making a Galette Des Rois this year. But as things go, I was so over fed with sweets and other rich holiday foods that when it actually came around to making one I no longer had it in me.  For those of you not famili (read full article)

Three Kings Cake!

posted January 30, 2010 in The Coffee Shop

In Mexico there is still something to celebrate after New Year's Day, Most Mexican families (and I think most of the Hispanic world) get together on January 6 to remember the day when the Three Wise Men followed the star to Bethlehem and offered th (read full article)

Three Kings Cake!

posted January 07, 2010 in The Coffee Shop

In Mexico we still have something to celebrate after New Year's Day, Most Mexican families (and I think most of the Hispanic world) get together on January 6 to remember the day when the Three Wise Men followed the star to Bethlehem and offered their (read full article)

King For A Day

posted January 06, 2010 in Cupcake Avenger

For some reason, growing up I always assumed that the Twelve Days of Christmas fell during the twelve days preceding Christmas. Oops, I guess I just didn't listen to the lyrics of the song very well. Maybe it was just wishful thinking to get all tho (read full article)

A cake for Kings and Queens

posted January 06, 2010 in Today in Pierre\'s kitchen

Gateau des Rois (Kings' Cake)Tomorrow is January 6th, also known as Epiphany (12th day after Christmas), which celebrates the visit of the three kings to baby Jesus. It is a big day in France. Not for its religious practice, but as the start of a tr (read full article)

Galette des Rois

posted January 04, 2010 in Apricosa

Golden, buttery, flaky puff pastry enveloping a soft, delicately scented almond filling.  This is the galette des rois.  An exquisite French pastry, yes--but I'm here today to tell you that it is within your power to bake this delicious pas (read full article)

Galette des Rois

posted January 04, 2010 in Apricosa

Golden, buttery, flaky puff pastry enveloping a soft, delicately scented almond filling.  This is the galette des rois.  An exquisite French pastry, yes--but I'm here today to tell you that it is within your power to bake this delicious pas (read full article)

Pub Lunch and Good Eats

posted November 04, 2009 in Chow and Chatter

So we meet my Grandparents today/ Jasmines Great Grandparents !, my Grandma brought her famous chocolate cake to have with tea, some home grown tomatoes from Granddad and some smoked kippers they got from Lancashire, true foodies love it.Grandmas cak (read full article)

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