Cakes & Cookies

Sweet Canistrelli a Corsican Breakfast Tradition Coffee and Cookies

March 8, 2018

Sweet canistrelli cookies are a Corsican specialty, which are available in many different flavours. Although the recipe comes from Corsica the cookies are easy to find in Provence, from grocery stores, to markets to specialty shops. …

Cakes & Cookies · Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Recipe for Calisson d’Aix a Sweet Almond Candy with a Long History

February 26, 2018

Calisson d'Aix is a specialty candy from Aix en Provence made with almonds, melon and citrus paste. The actual origin of the recipe is most likely from Italy. The following recipe does not follow the same exacting industry standards, but is a fun "Sunday project" with a sweet result.…

Cakes & Cookies · David Scott Allen · Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Lemon Ricotta Cake Inspired by Flavours of the South

February 14, 2018

In our house, this dessert is named after our friend Luisa and inspired by Louisa’s Cake from Castellina in Chianti. The tangy combination of lemon zest and fresh ricotta are a terrific balance with sweet apple and raspberry jam. Take a look at the original post “Heard it From a Friend” for step-by-step photos of …

Cakes & Cookies · Dessert · Let’s Eat the World · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Easy to Make Decadent Chocolate Hazelnut Yogurt Cake

February 12, 2018

This cake is a fun project with kids as you use one measure, a yogurt container, which makes measuring easy and cleanup even more so. The additional of chestnut flour and ground hazelnuts add rich flavour and texture to the final product. This chocolate hazelnut yogurt cake was originally published on the Cook'n with Class website.…

Cakes & Cookies · David Scott Allen · Dessert · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Lemon Lavender Buttermilk Cornmeal Olive Oil Cake a Sweet Finish

January 15, 2018

This quick bread has all the tasty elements of Provence - a bit of citrus, a hint of lavender and flavourful olive oil. The inspiration for this sweet lemon, lavender cake comes from a recipe by Nicole Riegl…

Cakes & Cookies · Christmas & Holiday · Dessert · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal Recipes

Mandarin and Cardamon Infused Almond Cake

December 8, 2017

A delicious and colourful cake full of the flavours of Christmas markets, perfect with tea to brighten up a cold day, or as a light and joyful desert after a nice meal. It’s not only easy to make with very standard ingredients it also keeps very nicely for a few days, as the infusion of Mandarin and Cardamon syrup keeps it perfectly moist and preserved…

Cakes & Cookies · Dessert · Taste

Chocolate Macarons with Chocolate Ganache a Sweet French Treat

September 7, 2017

There are a few steps to make French-style chocolate macarons with chocolate ganache filling, but it is a fun hands-on recipe and one that your family (and guests) will thank you for making the effort. …

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Quilted Change Purse in Provencal Fabrics

A quilted coin purse for your shopping. This wallet bag is practical, beautiful, durable, and has a large capacity. The quilting is both sturdy and lightweight, allowing for everyday use without weighing down your bag. This size is suitable for coins, credit cards, bills, a small set of keys, and shopping cart tokens.

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Cakes & Cookies

Sweet Canistrelli a Corsican Breakfast Tradition Coffee and Cookies

Recipe for Calisson d’Aix a Sweet Almond Candy with a Long History

Lemon Ricotta Cake Inspired by Flavours of the South

Easy to Make Decadent Chocolate Hazelnut Yogurt Cake

Lemon Lavender Buttermilk Cornmeal Olive Oil Cake a Sweet Finish

Mandarin and Cardamon Infused Almond Cake

Chocolate Macarons with Chocolate Ganache a Sweet French Treat

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