The “Galette des Rois” or the King’s Cake is a delightful treat in France, celebrated mainly during the Epiphany, occurring on January 6th. This is a day when the Galette des Rois takes centre stage in French homes. The cake is not just a dessert; it’s a celebration of the holiday and a fun way
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We are super excited to launch the new and improved Xmas Pavlova, a dessert as elegant as its namesake, the famous Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. This meringue-based delight, with its crisp crust and soft, light inside, originated in the 1920s after the ballerina’s tour in Australia and New Zealand. Both countries claim its invention, but
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The Saint-Honoré, named after the patron saint of bakers, Saint Honoratus of Amiens, traces its roots back to the heart of Paris, France. Its creation is often credited to the legendary French pâtissier, Chiboust, who first crafted this masterpiece in the 19th century. Over the years, the Saint-Honoré has evolved, with pastry chefs adding their
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July 25th will be Christmas in July, a fabulous excuse for a festive feast and an opportunity to enjoy the types of Christmassy things that we can’t enjoy in blazing hot December. As if this wasn’t twisted enough, the cheeky elves at Tatin and Co have decided to create … a summer tart for Christmas
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The name “éclair” is derived from the French word meaning “flash of lightning.” It is said to have been given this name due to the speed at which one can consume this delicious treat. The exact origin of this delightful pastry remains somewhat ambiguous. Antonin Carême was a renowned French chef and culinary innovator who
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The origins of the canelé can be traced to the convents of Bordeaux in the 18th century, where nuns prepared delicious treats for the local community. It was during this period that a creative sister, inspired by the simplicity of the ingredients available, sought to create a delightful pastry using just a handful of essentials.
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The Tatin tart, also known as Tarte Tatin, is a classic French dessert that originated in the late 19th century. The story behind its creation is quite interesting. The Tatin tart is named after the Tatin sisters, Stéphanie and Caroline Tatin, who owned and ran the Hotel Tatin in Lamotte-Beuvron, a small town in the
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The Paris-Brest-Paris is a bicycle endurance event that takes place every four years since 1891 and covers a distance of 1,200 kilometres from Paris to Brest and back. The Paris-Brest pastry was created in 1910 by Louis Durand, a pastry chef from the city of Maisons-Laffitte near Paris. He wanted to create a dessert that
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Today we had the honour of delivering a selection of petits fours to celebrity chef Manu Feildel, his wife Clarissa, and their famous guest, Nigella Lawson. Manu and Nigella are the hosts of the Australian TV show My Kitchen Rules. Nigella praised us on Instagram and called the petits fours “divine”. So no, we were
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The Tropézienne tart originated in the French Riviera town of Saint-Tropez. The tart is characterized by a sweet, brioche-like dough filled with a rich, creamy filling, often flavoured with orange flower water. The Tropézienne tart was created by a Polish pastry chef named Alexandre Micka who had migrated to France after World War II and
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