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GOLDEN HARVEST CARDAMOM WALNUT BREAD — Pain à la Cardamome, aux Noix et aux Raisins Secs A fragrant, wholesome loaf made with whole wheat flour, honey, warm cardamom, and walnuts — naturally sweetened with raisins. A fragrant, wholesome quick bread made with whole wheat flour, honey, warm cardamom, and the earthy crunch of walnuts. Sweetened... Continue Reading →
AUTUMN APRICOT GLOW COCKTAIL — Lueur d’Abricot d’Automne A golden-hued sip of early autumn — gently mulled apricot, cider, and spice, brightened with citrus. A cozy, versatile cocktail (or mocktail) for crisp evenings and harvest gatherings: apricot nectar and apple cider gently mulled with cinnamon, clove, and a whisper of cardamom, finished with lemon and... Continue Reading →
GOLDEN ORCHARD CHESS PIE — Tarte Chess aux Pommes et au Citron Doré Where my French apple custard met a Southern classic under golden September light. A little love letter to autumn orchards — this pie layers tender apple slices over a rich, lemon-kissed chess custard, dusted with cinnamon sugar. The result is a dessert... Continue Reading →
EARLY AUTUMN FARRO SALAD — Salade de Farro d’Automne Précoce Roasted squash, crisp apples, and nutty farro — a celebration of early autumn’s bounty. This harvest-inspired salad pairs nutty farro with caramelized cubes of roasted squash, crisp apple slices, and toasted nuts, all dressed in a cider vinaigrette. It’s hearty enough for a main course... Continue Reading →
SPICED PEAR & ALMOND TART — Tarte aux Poires Épicée et à la Frangipane Buttery pastry with almond frangipane, crowned with cinnamon‑ and cardamom‑kissed pears — elegant and autumn‑perfect. A buttery tart shell cradles a fragrant almond frangipane filling, crowned with tender pear slices kissed with cinnamon and cardamom. Elegant enough for entertaining, yet simple... Continue Reading →
Pissaladière Provençale — French Onion & Anchovy Tart Rustic, briny, and kissed by the Mediterranean sun — this tart is a Provençal apéritif staple. Born in Nice and beloved along the Riviera, Pissaladière is the savory tart of summer gatherings. Golden caramelized onions mingle with thyme and bay, layered over a flaky crust and adorned... Continue Reading →
Strawberries & Cream Gâteau — Crème Fraise Couronne A crown of pastry and cream, ribboned with strawberries — fit for queens and midsummer dreams. This airy gâteau is inspired by French pâtisseries and late-summer birthdays — a delicate pâte à choux ring, filled with sweet whipped cream and ribbons of macerated strawberries. It’s a crown... Continue Reading →
Golden Fig & Honey Spritz — Spritz de Figue Dorée Sunset in a glass — golden, herb-kissed, and summer’s perfect sendoff. This luminous spritz combines golden fig preserves, fresh thyme, and a kiss of honey with sparkling wine and a splash of soda water. It’s floral, fruity, and gently effervescent — a drink made for... Continue Reading →
Honeyed Plum Shortcake — Shortcake aux Prunes Mielées Sun-warmed plums, soft cream, and golden honey — a late-summer shortcake worth lingering over. This charming dessert is a soft-spoken celebration of plum season — tender shortcakes tucked with honeyed plums and soft whipped cream. A little rustic, a little romantic, and absolutely irresistible with a final... Continue Reading →
Savory Socca Bites — Canapés de Socca Provençale Golden bites of Nice, transformed into elegant canapés with creamy herbs and roasted tomato confit. Socca — the beloved Niçoise street snack — gets a refined twist in these canapé-style bites. Crisp-edged chickpea rounds are topped with herbed crème fraîche and bursts of slow-roasted tomato. This effortless... Continue Reading →
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