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Eggnog Panettone French Toast: A Decadent New Year’s Brunch
By this point in the holiday season, the bountiful feast meals are behind us. And what remains is a varied selection of leftovers, both sweet and savoury. I’ve been inspired to create a new recipe from a couple of these Christmas classics: eggnog and panettone. And so, I introduce to you (drum roll please) Eggnog Panettone French Toast. My first source of inspiration for this recipe is beloved French chef Jacques Pépin, who uses ice cream to make his pain perdue – French toast, due to its high egg content. And that got me thinking that eggnog would also be a good option, especially since it’s already seasoned. I use…
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Sparkplug Coffee: Travel-Inspired Blends
If you’ve been following my blogging journey for a while, you will know that I have been the author of all the blog posts I have shared. Recently though, after connecting with fellow traveller and the founder of Sparkplug Coffee, I decided to try something new. I asked her to write a guest article for me on travel from her perspective – a coffee perspective. So, without further ado, let me introduce the lovely and adventurous Kara. Hi! I’m Kara Isert and I’m the founder & Chief Coffee Officer of Sparkplug Coffee. I met Frances online in a group that supports growing e-commerce businesses like Sparkplug and Boutique L’Abeille Française.…
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The Best Eggnog Recipe Ever!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year once more. So I thought I would share something to help you make merry while you deck the halls: the best eggnog recipe ever! Now I know that not everyone is a fan of this rich and creamy seasonal drink. However, this version is so great that I believe it can convert just about anyone. Traditionally, rum plays the starring role in a nog. In this one though, the headliner is whisky. While some may prefer Scotch whisky or bourbon, I prefer the smooth, caramel flavour of Canadian whisky. So, choose your favourite liquor and whip up a batch of the best…
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Galette des Rois: A Celebration of the Epiphany
The Christmas season is winding down now. The last major celebration day of the Roman calendar, the Epiphany, took place this week on January 6th. Also known as the Twelfth Day of Christmas, this holy day honours the visit by the three wise men to the manger of Christ. And in France, it is celebrated with a special cake: Galette des Rois – Three Kings Cake. A tasty concoction of frangipane – almond batter – wrapped in buttery puffed pastry, it is most delicious when served warm from the oven. Gifts of the Magi I’ve baked Galette des Rois several times over the past few years. And while it looks…
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Baking Croissants at La Cuisine Paris
How much more Parisian can you get than baking croissants in Paris? Well, perhaps Discovering the Secrets of Macarons would do it but I think it’s a pretty close race. Having already mastered macarons, I decided it was time to move on to the buttery, golden viennoiseries – pastries. So on a hot, sunny day in May, I made my way to the charming French cooking school, La Cuisine Paris, to attend their ‘Le Croissant and Breakfast Pastries‘ class. Tucked in behind Paris’ stunning Hôtel de Ville – City Hall – on la Rive Droite – the Right Bank – of the Seine, La Cuisine Paris offers a wonderful selection…
