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Roasted figs for dessert

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Figs, figs and more figs!  Our little fig tree has really over achieved this year! Big, fat, juicy green figs with the most succulent deep red interior.  A true taste of summer.  But we have sooo many! We have given figs to all the neighbors, I have made jam twice, we eat figs with the […]

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Figs, figs and more figs!  Our little fig tree has really over achieved this year! Big, fat, juicy green figs with the most succulent deep red interior.  A true taste of summer.  But we have sooo many! We have given figs to all the neighbors, I have made jam twice, we eat figs with the

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U Pastizza

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This classic dessert from the island of Corsica is basically a rustic crème caramel thickened with a bit of fine semolina flour.  While doing recipe research, I discovered versions that used day old bread or even cous-cous  for the thickener. I think that this version works the best. U Pastizza pairs very well with fresh

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This classic dessert from the island of Corsica is basically a rustic crème caramel thickened with a bit of fine semolina flour.  While doing recipe research, I discovered versions that used day old bread or even cous-cous  for the thickener. I think that this version works the best. U Pastizza pairs very well with fresh

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Clafoutis with summer berries

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Clafoutis is a very traditional French dessert from the area of the Limousin.  It is traditionally made with unpitted black cherries but it is also a great way to make use of summer berries, cherries and stone fruits.  The finished cake has a very dense, custard-y consistency almost like a fallen pancake. This recipe makes

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Clafoutis is a very traditional French dessert from the area of the Limousin.  It is traditionally made with unpitted black cherries but it is also a great way to make use of summer berries, cherries and stone fruits.  The finished cake has a very dense, custard-y consistency almost like a fallen pancake. This recipe makes

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Gateau au fromage blanc de chevre

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This recipe was developed at Le Pichet when we were doing trials to perfect a recipe for Tourteau Poitevin,  a sweet cake made with fresh goat’s milk cheese that is a specialty of the region of Poitou.   Trials eventually led to a tourteau recipe made with mascarpone that I like very much and that

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This recipe was developed at Le Pichet when we were doing trials to perfect a recipe for Tourteau Poitevin,  a sweet cake made with fresh goat’s milk cheese that is a specialty of the region of Poitou.   Trials eventually led to a tourteau recipe made with mascarpone that I like very much and that

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Riz a la crème de noix de coco

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The inspiration for this dessert came from the cardamom-spiked rice desserts found in Indian cuisine as well as the simple “riz au lait” found in the French countryside. This recipe will serve about 8

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The inspiration for this dessert came from the cardamom-spiked rice desserts found in Indian cuisine as well as the simple “riz au lait” found in the French countryside. This recipe will serve about 8

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Chocolat Chaud

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Chocolat chaud, our Paris-style made to order hot chocolate, is a go-to dessert at both Le Pichet and Cafe Presse (although it is definitely not just for dessert…makes a great pick me up in the middle of the afternoon as well).  I learned the recipe during a very short stage I worked at a well

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Chocolat chaud, our Paris-style made to order hot chocolate, is a go-to dessert at both Le Pichet and Cafe Presse (although it is definitely not just for dessert…makes a great pick me up in the middle of the afternoon as well).  I learned the recipe during a very short stage I worked at a well

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Tourte aux blettes – sweet green chard and apple tart

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This unusual dessert can be found in pastry shops in the city of  Nice and throughout the Cote d’Azur.  Although the idea of green chard in a dessert may seem strange, its pairing with raisins and pine nuts is typical Nicoise cooking. About 8 portions

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This unusual dessert can be found in pastry shops in the city of  Nice and throughout the Cote d’Azur.  Although the idea of green chard in a dessert may seem strange, its pairing with raisins and pine nuts is typical Nicoise cooking. About 8 portions

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Gâteau de riz Grand-mère

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This “grandmother” style baked rice pudding is perhaps the most popular dessert we serve at Le Pichet and Cafe Presse.  It is an extremely versatile recipe, in that is can be served with fresh fruit in season and with dried fruit compotes in the winter.  It is currently on the menu at Cafe Presse (winter

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This “grandmother” style baked rice pudding is perhaps the most popular dessert we serve at Le Pichet and Cafe Presse.  It is an extremely versatile recipe, in that is can be served with fresh fruit in season and with dried fruit compotes in the winter.  It is currently on the menu at Cafe Presse (winter

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Almond Breakfast Cafe

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This dense, almond cake is featured every morning as a breakfast pastry at Cafe Presse, along with our house-made croissants, pain au chocolat and brioche.  Thanks to Desiree for requesting this recipe. Makes 1 cake, about 6 to 8 servings Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 5.5 oz almond paste 5.5 oz room temperature butter 1/2

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This dense, almond cake is featured every morning as a breakfast pastry at Cafe Presse, along with our house-made croissants, pain au chocolat and brioche.  Thanks to Desiree for requesting this recipe. Makes 1 cake, about 6 to 8 servings Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 5.5 oz almond paste 5.5 oz room temperature butter 1/2

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