Category Archives: Baking

best carrot cake

Posted on June 6, 2012 by

Life has been super crazy, hectic busy of late [in case the flagrant blog neglect hasn't already given me away]. But today is a snow day! And with no work or pre planned list of ‘to-dos’ I am currently snuggled … Continue reading →

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The kilo that broke the boys back… and the tart that fixed it

Posted on December 3, 2011 by

I’m in trouble. I, well, I bought a pig, a rather heavy pig, a pig that now needs to be sent back to New Zealand in an already full box with weight restrictions. You see, a friend of mine in … Continue reading →

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fig galette and too much wine

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

Thursday night in Lyon saw the release of the Beaujolais Nouveau and a variety of cork popping festivities ensued. The Beaujolais is a wine region just north of Lyon and each year they turn their end of season harvest in … Continue reading →

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fondant au chocolat corse

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

Chocolate? Again? Yes, I know this is the third chocolate post in a week but, you see, it’s really not my fault. In the nature vs nurture debate chocolate and I are bonded on both counts. My Brother almost burnt … Continue reading →

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a sunday brunch

Posted on November 13, 2011 by

Waking today after a lively flat warming the night before, there were two requirements: Fresh air and Food. Lyon provided the fresh air with a gorgeous early autumn day that called for a morning walk along the Saone’s host of … Continue reading →

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chocolate and pear tart, fresh from a country kitchen

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

This weekend has been spent in the country! Well, almost. We were in walking and staring distance of orchards and farms. Not only this, but we had animal friends to hang out with, giving us an excuse to walk to … Continue reading →

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any excuse to bake cake!

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

There was this rugby game the other weekend. And when you live with a New Zealand male and are currently in France, it becomes kind of a big deal. And big deals call for cake. Admittedly, I was also avidly … Continue reading →

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