I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who doesn’t like a nice lemon or lime pie. They are refreshing and zingy and always go down well with a crowd. This lime basil pie is no exception. I’d seen this recipe go round the different magasines and blogs I follow and it immediately caught my attention. […]
This delicious (and beautiful!) pie is another creation from the talented Thierry Mulhaupt, a pastry chef from the Alsace. The pineapple brings freshness to the pie and the slight addition of cracked pepper balances it perfectly.
Every time I go to the Alsace region in France, I scour the pastry shops for a rhubarb meringue pie. I’ve always loved the contrast of the tartness from the rhubarb and the sweetness of the meringue and custard filling. I have tried making it at home quite a few times but never really succeeded; […]
I love blueberry tart and just couldn’t decide which one to pick for the blog! Since I just had a couple of days off, I took the opportunity to try different recipes so as to be able to pick the best! The verdict was unanimous: Christophe Adam’s blueberry tart was hands down the best! I just narrowly managed […]
I recently tried my first banana cream pie during a recent trip to the US. It was so delicious that I’ve been searching for the perfect banana cream pie recipe ever since. To be continued… This banana and speculoos pie from the blog “il était une fois la pâtisserie” is a French/Belgian equivalent. It adds a […]
Plums and cinnamon – a classic combination! I’ve always had a soft spot for plum tarts, in fact I always use my birthday as an excuse to make one for myself as it conveniently falls in September. Not a very traditional birthday cake but so delicious! You will need to prepare the shortcrust pastry in […]