This tart makes use of delicious plums in abundance right now though you could use nectarines or apples equally. For me though, there is something about this time of year with cold mornings, a touch of frost but warming up in the day that seems right for plums, and this tart is perfect after a weekend walk looking for conkers or blackberries – which would … Continue reading Autumn Plum Frangipane Tart
Saturdays are predictable in our house, Dom works, I bring Eva to swimming lessons and afterwards she gets hot chocolate to ward off a sugar low meltdown. I never learnt to swim as a child and despite going back as an adult and learning, I still have a fear of being out of my depth, so I consider the hot chocolate a well deserved treat. … Continue reading Financier Cakes with Glazed Blueberries
I became obsessed with these little pastries on holidays, the pastry so light, the delicious custard caramelised on top. Part of our holiday routine is a long early morning walk – great to see a town wake up, take some photos and see what the locals get up to before the heat of the day arrives. The reward at the end of the walk is … Continue reading Pasteis De Nata
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