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Desserts and Sweets

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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Spring Menu now at Cafe Presse

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The Spring 2014 menu at Cafe Presse was rolled out on Tuesday April 8, 2014.  If you haven’t had a chance to come by and try it yourself, here are some photos of several of the dishes…Hope you will come by and try these as well as the rest of the menu.

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The Spring 2014 menu at Cafe Presse was rolled out on Tuesday April 8, 2014.  If you haven’t had a chance to come by and try it yourself, here are some photos of several of the dishes…Hope you will come by and try these as well as the rest of the menu.

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Dried plums poached in spiced red wine

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Recently, I noticed an article written by Martha Rose Shuleman in the food section of the  New York Times that struck a chord.  It was about prunes poached in red wine, a classic French bistro dessert, but also one that I have always had a hard time selling to diners here in Seattle.  Their image

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Recently, I noticed an article written by Martha Rose Shuleman in the food section of the  New York Times that struck a chord.  It was about prunes poached in red wine, a classic French bistro dessert, but also one that I have always had a hard time selling to diners here in Seattle.  Their image

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April 2014 Corner Table Dinner

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What: Family-style dinner at Café Presse When: Tuesday April 29, 2014, 6:30pm Where: The back room at Cafe Presse The menu for the April 2014 Corner Table has been set and will feature new dishes from our Spring 2014 menu!  The next Corner Table dinner at Café Presse is scheduled for Tuesday April 29, 2014

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What: Family-style dinner at Café Presse When: Tuesday April 29, 2014, 6:30pm Where: The back room at Cafe Presse The menu for the April 2014 Corner Table has been set and will feature new dishes from our Spring 2014 menu!  The next Corner Table dinner at Café Presse is scheduled for Tuesday April 29, 2014

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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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March 2014 Corner Table Menu

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What: Family-style dinner at Café Presse When: Tuesday March 25, 2014, 6:30pm Where: The back room at Cafe Presse The menu for the Marche 2014 Corner Table is complete!  The next Corner Table dinner at Café Presse is scheduled for Tuesday March 25, 2014 at 6:30pm.  Space is limited and by reservation only so call

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What: Family-style dinner at Café Presse When: Tuesday March 25, 2014, 6:30pm Where: The back room at Cafe Presse The menu for the Marche 2014 Corner Table is complete!  The next Corner Table dinner at Café Presse is scheduled for Tuesday March 25, 2014 at 6:30pm.  Space is limited and by reservation only so call

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Valentines Treats at Le Pichet

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Looking for a sweet gift for you Valentine? Le Pichet also has bags of our salted butter caramels wrapped and ready for giving. Unfortunately, all our dinner reservations on Valentines day at Le Pichet have been taken.  However, there are still a few tables available for dinner on Saturday and Sunday;  call right away if

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Looking for a sweet gift for you Valentine? Le Pichet also has bags of our salted butter caramels wrapped and ready for giving. Unfortunately, all our dinner reservations on Valentines day at Le Pichet have been taken.  However, there are still a few tables available for dinner on Saturday and Sunday;  call right away if

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February 2014 Corner Table Dinner at Cafe Presse

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What: Family-style dinner at Café Presse When: Tuesday February 25, 2014, 6:30pm Where: The back room at Cafe Presse The menu for the February 2014 Corner Table is complete!  The next Corner Table dinner at Café Presse is scheduled for Tuesday February 25, 2014 at 6:30pm.  Space is limited and by reservation only so call

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What: Family-style dinner at Café Presse When: Tuesday February 25, 2014, 6:30pm Where: The back room at Cafe Presse The menu for the February 2014 Corner Table is complete!  The next Corner Table dinner at Café Presse is scheduled for Tuesday February 25, 2014 at 6:30pm.  Space is limited and by reservation only so call

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Caramel Gift Bags

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Looking for a last minute Holiday gift?  How about a gift bag of salted-butter caramels? From now to the end of the year, Cafe Presse and Le Pichet will have available gift bags of 10 of our house made salted-butter caramels, great for everything from stuffing a stocking to remembering your postman. Quantities are limited,

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Looking for a last minute Holiday gift?  How about a gift bag of salted-butter caramels? From now to the end of the year, Cafe Presse and Le Pichet will have available gift bags of 10 of our house made salted-butter caramels, great for everything from stuffing a stocking to remembering your postman. Quantities are limited,

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