Narrow down results by tags: Chocolate mansion Paris san francisco sourdough starter
L’Orange

L’Orange

May 18th, 2010  | Category: Cakes, Chocolate


An orange-scented chocolate and almond cake covered with a lacquer chocolate glaze. It is called L'Orange and I'm totally in love with it. Here is how it looked like right out of the oven. I couldn't decide for a while whether I should continue with the recipe or cut my losses and start over, but then the kitchen started smelling like an orange grove and I couldn't resist. ...

[Continue reading “L’Orange” →]

Peach Tart with Almonds and Maple Syrup

Peach Tart with Almonds and Maple Syrup

July 27th, 2007  | Category: Fruit, Tarts and Pies


I baked this tart while on vacation at The White Mansion. This is a remake tough. I thought of adding almonds and maple syrup on top after I tasted it. I prefer not to bake the peaches with the tart dough, especially since they are in season and full of sweet juices. You don't want that juice to evaporate, right? But with only the fruit on top, the ...

[Continue reading “Peach Tart with Almonds and Maple Syrup” →]