Happy Thanksgiving! Count your blessings, give your thanks, appreciate whatever you’ve taken for granted. Sit down, laugh, smile, eat your heart out, sip on red wine and pop sparkling champagne. Emphasis on the eating, of course. One of my favorite illustrators, the French La Flore et La Faune, ... Read More
ABC Bakes: Chocolate Espresso Cupcakes
I've long had an infatuation with cupcakes: p e t i t e versions (and far more adorable and less in calories) of their cake counterparts. I must admit I do watch Martha Stewart religiously, following her cult-favorite "Cookie of the Day" & weekly cupcakes special. Mm. Alas I perfected ... Read More
Pure Dark Chocolate-y Goodness
Definitely a unique cake. Packaged oh-so-prettily in a soft gold box. Pure dark chocolate, save the white chocolate shreds and decorative shapes. 'Tis a World Class Patisserie indeed. A close-up of details. The dark chocolate frosting/glaze (forgive me, I know not the terminology in the art of ... Read More