Frangipane Pear Tart

Posted by Gabi on 19 November 09

 
Easy, elegant and delicious- this tart has all the great qualities needed for a dessert in my book. Rick said he’d be happy to receive this at the end of any great meal out- high praise indeed.
Frangipane Pear Tart
Pate Sucree (Sweet tart crust)

1-1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
6 Tablespoons butter, cold
2 egg yolks
1/2 [...]

 Almond Paste- Easy and homemade!

Posted by Gabi on 4 November 09

As you can probably tell by now I am an almond paste addict. I love to put it in all sorts of baked goods. The problem is that at $9.00 for 8 ounces and up it can be rather expensive to buy and sometimes it is a bit past its prime as well. But luckily it is so easy [...]

 Apple Torte with Marzipan Crust

Posted by Gabi on 21 October 09

I love the tastes of Autumn and this yummy Apple Torte with Marzipan Crust is filled with some of Fall’s best flavours. Enjoy it with some vanilla ice cream,  a bit of Creme Anglaise or even a dollop of Creme Fraiche. The crust can be a bit crumbly to work with but just roll it out and [...]

 Fresh Raspberry Tarts and a Fresh Start

Posted by Gabi on 26 August 09

Once, I remember well, my life was a feast where all hearts opened and all wines flowed.
Jadis, si je me souviens bien, ma vie était un festin où s’ouvraient tous les coeurs, où tous les vins coulaient. -Arthur Rimbaud 1873
Nothing better than a fresh raspberry tart in a cookie crust unless it’s a fresh start [...]