Archive for summer








Fig, Hazelnut and Buckwheat Financiers and Some Fig and Champagne Sabayon Gratin

Figs have a very sentimental meaning for me. My grandparents' farm had an enormous fig tree right by their door step that only gave fruit for a very short time every year, but it was a time we anxiously waited for. For that short time, which lasted about a month, we had more figs than ...




My Sunday Suppers Summer Desserts

Photos by Karen Mordechai PhotographyAs you might already know, two weekends ago, I was a guest chef at Sunday Suppers. It was my second time collaborating, but this time I actually had to teach a class myself. I had such a fantastic weekend and I hope those who attended enjoyed it as much as I ...




Vanilla Fleur de Sel, Caramel and Chocolate Dobos Torte… back with the Daring Bakers

I can't believe it is the end of August already and time for another Daring Bakers challenge. I was quite disappointed with myself when I wasn't able to finish last month's recipe, but life got so busy that it was impossible. This month hasn't been any different with my trip to New York for Sunday ...