Month: October 2009

Little One is now almost 3 and 1/2 years old. What a difference a year makes! Now she is talking non-stop at times, singing to her heart content when she wakes up in the morning until she reaches school. Holding a conversation with her is quite amusing – the things she thinks and says. Just… Continue reading Madeleines (Lemon Flavoured)

One of the nicest things about living in France (as opposed to my equatorial Singapore) is not just the 4 seasons but the food that come -and go- with them: fruits, mushrooms of course but also cheese or seafood. As we enter Autumn (or are supposed to, as temperature went from a nice 22°C to… Continue reading Walnut-Chocolate Cake

Tomato has always been my favourite fruit, or more precisely favorite veggie until I learned it was actually not one. So what makes a fruit a fruit and a vegetable, a vegetable? Basically if it has seeds, then technically (botanically), it’s a fruit. So does that means cucumbers, green beans and walnuts are all fruits?… Continue reading Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce (Tomato)

What is a Charlotte? That is what I was wondering as I had never heard, seen or tasted this dessert that my better half kept raving and craving for months. This is what I found out! A Charlotte is a traditional French dessert, formed in a deep round mold, served warm or cold. The warm… Continue reading Charlotte aux framboises (Raspberries)