A good Tatin apple tart for a good Week-end !

Anne | March 25, 2010

You need for a large Tart (serves 6 to 8 ) :
6 apples (Rome or Jonathan)
3.5 oz granulated sugar
1.8 oz unsalted butter
1 sheet shortcrust pastry (see below)
Home made Shortcrust Pastry:
7 oz all purpose Flour
4.4 oz salted Butter
1 Egg
2 tbsp Water
Make the shortcrust pastry : Cut the butter into 1.5cm (½ inch) dices and rub [...]

The apron of Grand’ Ma

Monsieur Frog | March 10, 2010

An apron was primarily used by Grandmas to protect their dress, and in many cases was transformed into gloves to remove hot pans from the oven. Their apron helped wipe children’s tears and in certain circumstances, cleaned their faces.
From henhouses, an apron was used to carry eggs, revive chicks and sometimes carried cracked eggs that [...]

The “unmissable” Cheese Soufflé

Anne | March 4, 2010

Soufflés have always incredibly intimidated me. I have always been, you know, that kind of woman who did not like to take risks when cooking for her friends, always making “safe bets” so as not to disappoint her guests…and herself ! Soufflés, a “hit or miss” ?? Me, never ! And the worst part is, [...]