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Pâtisserie Sans Frontières

Thoughts on a Chocolate pear log (bûche) and a recipe for Chocolate cider cake

We grew up with a yule log cake (bûche) for Christmas, a French tradition, and my mother told me that in the olden days neighbours visiting during the festivities used to bring a log to add to the fire before sitting down – a wooden […]

December 24, 2014
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Healthy lime, orange blossom and pistachio cake

Healthy lime, orange blossom and pistachio cake recipe

Christmas and the new year are coming and you’d like a guilt-free healthy cake.  Or you have recently discovered your cholesterol level has shot through the roof like me, and you URGENTLY need such a cake!  Don’t panic, you can have your spelt flour, sugar-free […]

December 22, 2014
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Modernist strawberry chocolate cake
Modernist strawberry chocolate cake
La Feuille d'Automne le Nôtre cake
La Feuille d’Automne le Nôtre cake
Pumpkin, lemon and Earl Grey tea layer cake!
Pumpkin, lemon and Earl Grey tea layer cake! at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-nio
Princess turned pumpkin cake
Princess turned pumpkin cake
Ultra raspberry cloud mousse cake
Ultra raspberry cloud mousse cake at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mBh
'Mazing mandarin citrus mousse logcake
Chocolate and bergamot charlotte russe at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lhW
Chocolate and bergamot charlotte russe at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lhW
Black sesame, raspberry aand matcha layer cake
Black sesame, raspberry aand matcha layer cake
The Sparkly - Raspberry, chestnut and meringue log cake
The Sparkly – Raspberry, chestnut and meringue log cake at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-nmG
Matcha, raspberry and ricotta cream swiss roll
Matcha, raspberry and ricotta cream swiss roll
Raspberry, goats' cheese and fig pavlova
Raspberry, goats’ cheese and fig pavlova at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-m8e
Mandarin and black cherry Gâteaux Basques
Mandarin and black cherry Gâteaux Basques
Pomegranate red velvet cake
Pomegranate red velvet cake at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-m51
Lemon drizzle and rapsberry layer cake
Lemon drizzle and rapsberry layer cake at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mMH
Pithiviers, galette des rois (king cake) for Epiphany
Pithiviers, galette des rois (king cake) for Epiphany at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mfM
Rainbow crepe cake
Christmas fruitcake with ginger
Christmas fruitcake with ginger at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-m03
The mojito lemonicious drizzle cake
The mojito lemonicious drizzle cake at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mNI
Easy no-bake nutella cheesecake
Easy no-bake nutella cheesecake at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mLB
Purple Wonderland blackcurrant, raspberry and apple bûche
Swedish Princess cake
Swedish Princess cake for a birthday at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-l6w
Cotton soft Japanese cheesecake
Cotton soft Japanese cheesecake at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lvA
Pomegranate and passion fruit yoghurt pavlova
Pomegranate and passion fruit yoghurt pavlova at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-m5H
Rainbow cake!
Crazy cocoa and raspberry rainbow cake (gluten free) at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-kUD
Lemon mousse and raspberry charlotte royale
Lemon mousse and raspberry charlotte royale at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-kzN
Earl Grey tea, lemon and lavender mini chiffon cakes and cupcakes, glutenfree and low sugar
Earl Grey tea, lemon and lavender mini chiffon cakes and cupcakes
Swedish Princess cake
Swedish Princess cake for a birthday at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-l6w
Masala chai, raspberry and pistachio layer cake
Masala chai, raspberry and pistachio layer cake at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mES
Birthday layer cake
Healthier sourdough orange and lemon cake
Healthier sourdough orange and lemon cake
Blackberry and chocolate layer cake - Mûrier
Chocolate mûrier
Lower-gluten apple strudel
Lower-gluten apple strudel
Lime goats cheesecake
Limey goats cheesecake
Le Gâteau Moka
Le Gâteau Moka at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-kLC
Vegan chocolate layer cake with aquafaba, spelt flour and coconut palm sugar
Healthier vegan chocolate layer cake at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-nAh
Dulce de leche chocolate cake with dulce de leche buttercream
Dulce de leche chocolate cake with dulce de leche
Earl grey tea and lemon loaf cake
Earl grey tea and lemon loaf cake at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mXp
Vegan mocha layer cake
Vegan mocha layer cake
Melba Lemon Mint Constellation: raspberry, lemon and peach tarte Fantastik
Raspberry, lemon and peach Fantastik tart
Sicilian sunshine lemon citrus drip cake
Sicilian sunshine lemon citrus drip cake
moist Easter chocolate and vanilla sponge cake
Easter chocolate and vanilla sponge cake at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mAB
Ispahan cake
Flourless lemon almond cake at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mdL
Flourless lemon almond cake at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mdL
Blackforest gateau with sour cherries and a pastry layer
Blackforest gateau with sour cherries and a pastry layer at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-nfG
Raspberry charlotte
Raspberry charlotte recipe at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-6Ka
Sant Jordi celebration cake
Sant Jordi celebration fruitcake with marzipan roses, dragon and book at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-kzY
Healthier apple pie layer cake, gluten free or not
Healthier apple pie layer cake
Tres leches cake
Tres leches cake – Chef Ruben Boldo’s recipe at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-kwE
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Pastel de tres leches de fresas
Strawberry tres leches cake with a healthy topping! at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-kvu
Tropical Easter Simnel cake recipe with Guinness (or rum)
Tropical Guinness Easter Simnel cake at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mzB
Raspberry-salted caramel vacherin glacé ice-cream cake
Raspberry-salted caramel vacherin glacé ice-cream cake at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-n5n
Feuille d'Automne - Lenotre's dark chocolate mousse and meringue cake
Feuille d’Automne – Lenotre’s dark chocolate mousse and meringue cake at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-n1f
Red velvet beach cake
Red velvet beach cake at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mD4
Basque burnt cheesecake
Basque burnt cheesecake
Mojito oblivion cake
Snickers layer cake
Snickers layer cake
Healthier apricot sunshine mousse cake
Healthier apricot sunshine mousse cake
Holey Moley lemon surprise cake with raspbery insert and rocher chocolate glaçage
Holey Moley lemon surprise cake with raspbery insert and rocher chocolate glaçage

Macarons and biscuits (cookies)!

Masala Chai and chocolate tea bag biscuits
Masala Chai and chocolate tea bag biscuits
Mojito Macarons at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-1p7
Mojito Macarons at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-1p7
Vegan macadamia vanilla cookies
Vegan macadamia vanilla cookies
Fougasse monégasque cookies
Fougasse monégasque cookies
Panellets almond cookies
Panellets almond cookies at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-m4e
Rudolph chocolate cookies
Rudolph chocolate cookies
Vegan maple syrup lemon curd Easter biscuits (cookies)
Vegan maple syrup lemon curd Easter biscuits (cookies)
Gourmet rocky road
Gourmet rocky road
Healthier sablés bretons or palets bretons
Healthier sablés or palets bretons at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mTF
Have a few healthier spiced Christmas biscuits!
Healthier spiced Christmas biscuits at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mct
Homemade ritz-style crackers, glutenfree or not
Homemade ritz-style crackers, glutenfree or not
Fernch lemon macarons
French lemon cream macarons at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-aL6
Healthier pineapple tart rats and niangao
Healthier pineapple tart rats and niangao
Goats' cheese macarons with fig, walnut and black sesame
Goats’ cheese macarons with fig, walnut and black sesame at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-m1t
Gingerbread house
raspberry-black-pepper-cheesecake-macarons
raspberry and black pepper cheesecake macarons at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-nuD
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Buckwheat and nut superfood cookies (biscuits)
Buckwheat and nut superfood cookies (biscuits) at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mgz
Healthier baked niangao sticky rice cake
Healthier baked niangao sticky rice cake
Earl Grey melting moments biscuits (cookies)
Earl Grey melting moments biscuits (cookies) at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-n1K
Vegan aquafaba (chickpea water) meringue
Vegan aquafaba (chickpea water) meringue at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-nbO
Vanilla and lemon Linzer jam cookies
Vanilla and lemon Linzer jam cookies
Panellets recipe, almond paste treats
Panellets
Healthier pineapple tarts - cookies for Lunar New Year
Healthier pineapple tarts – cookies for Lunar New Year at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-msv
Birthday cake crumb

Small treats – cupcakes, tarts, sweets …!

A variety of mochi rice cakes
Apricot, kefir and marmalade ice lollies
Apricot, kefir and marmalade ice lollies
Healthier St Clement's raspberry tarts
Healthier St Clement’s raspberry tarts at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mf6
La Fondante - mini genoise sponge cakes with kirsch mousseline cream
La Fondante – mini genoise sponge cakes with kirsch mousseline cream at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lxx
mocha ice lollies or chilli mango and raspberry yoghurt
mocha ice lollies or chilli mango and raspberry yoghurt at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-nNf
Raspberry marshmallows, egg free
Raspberry marshmallows
Ruby chocolate hen and eggs
Ruby chocolate hen and eggs
tempering chocolate with mycryo cocoa butter
Crushed pralines - citrus passion
Beijinhos recipe – Brazilian coconut kisses
Beijinhos – Brazilian coconut kisses
Citrus passion: lemon-lime passionfruit mousse cakes
Citrus passion: lemon-lime passionfruit mousse cakes at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-nEb
pomegranate red velvet cupcakes
pomegranate red velvet cupcakes at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mll
Caramel-raspberry dome cakes - Dreams of Florence
Dreams of Florence, caramel-raspberry dome cakes at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mLe
Sweet potato, cranberry and walnut cupcakes
Sweet potato, cranberry and walnut cupcakes at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-m1j
Rose and Lime Turkish Delights
Rose and Lime Turkish Delights at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-_lB0
White chocolate piped snowflake decorations
White chocolate piped snowflake decorations at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-nnm
Vegan chocolate easter cupcakes
Vegan chocolate easter cupcakes at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-nBH
Cocoa Lamingtons
Cocoa Lamingtons (gluten free) at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-kUG
Pate de fruits - fruit jellies, raspberry and passionfruit
Ruby chocolate mendiants
Dreamy chocolate hazelnut dacquoise mini cakes
Dreamy chocolate hazelnut dacquoise mini cakes at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mn0
Raspberry and matcha dacquoise tartlets
Raspberry and matcha dacquoise tartlets
Beijinhos - Brazilian coconut kisses
Beijinhos selection – Brazilian coconut kisses at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lm9
Cake truffles
Cake truffles
Ginger and lime marshmallow cloud tarts
Ginger and lime marshmallow cloud tarts at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mGu
Christmas pudding chocolate marshmallow pops
Christmas pudding chocolate marshmallow pops at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-nkn
Chocolate salami
Chocolate salami
Chocolate lollilops - easy tempering with mycryo cocoa butter
Chocolate lollilops – easy tempering with mycryo cocoa butter
Santa hats
Santa hat cherry matcha dome cakes
Muscadines, French milk chocolate truffles
creamy lemon squares in half-healthy lime yoghurt and skyr ice lollies (popsicles)
creamy lemon squares in half-healthy lime yoghurt and skyr ice lollies (popsicles)
Jamaican ginger cupcakes with lemon swiss meringue buttercream frosting
Jamaican ginger cupcakes with lemon swiss meringue buttercream at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lRI
Zen stones mousse cakes - blackcurrant, raspberry, matcha and black sesame entremets
Zen stones mousse cakes – blackcurrant, raspberry, matcha and black sesame entremets
Sprinkle cloud cupcakes with matcha or vanilla soufflé sponge and healthier raspberry frosting
Sprinkle cloud cupcakes at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-ntb
red bean and nutella cheesecake, easy and no-bake
red bean and nutella cheesecake, easy and no-bake at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mZZ
le Snickers
le Snickers pâtisserie chocolate bar at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lyt
Ispahan raspberry, rose and lychee cupcakes
Ispahan raspberry, rose and lychee cupcakes at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lBN

Pastries, viennoiseries and breads!

Pumpkin and chocolate sourdough buns
Pumpkin and chocolate sourdough buns
Smörgåstårta, Swedish sandwich cake
Smörgåstårta, Swedish sandwich cake
Ispahan scones
Ispahan scones at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lHa
Fruit puff pastries with spelt puff, quark and maple syrup
Fruit puff pastries at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-nLC
Strawberry sando
matcha white chocolate and chestnut millefeuilles
matcha white chocolate and chestnut millefeuilles at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mqS
Pumpkin roti sisir
Pont-neuf pastries with raspberry jam
Ruby pumpkin and orange sourdough hot cross buns
Ruby pumpkin and orange sourdough hot cross buns
Monas de pascua
Monas de pascua – Spanish Easter egg bread at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-fgP
Spelt croissants - or unspeltified
Spelt croissants – or unspeltified at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-kLH
Sourdough orange blossom brioche polonaise
Sourdough orange blossom brioche polonaise
Mincemeat and mandarin puff pastry Christmas trees
Mincemeat and mandarin puff pastry Christmas trees
Ham, cheese and pistachio bread wreath
Ham, cheese and pistachio bread wreath at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-nxL
Kanelsnurrer - Scandinavian cinnamon twist buns
Kanelsnurrer – Scandinavian cinnamon twist buns
Halloween orange and black sourdough bagels
Halloween orange and black sourdough bagels
Pain de mie French toast and sandwich bread
Pain de mie French sandwich and toast bread at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mwG
Lower-gluten plaited brioche
Lower-gluten plaited brioche
Chaussons aux pommes (apple turnovers) with coconut sugar
Chaussons aux pommes (apple turnovers) at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-njz
Pink grapefruit and kirsch savarin recipe, sugar-free!
Pink grapefruit and kirsch savarin recipe, (sugar-free with maple syrup) at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lNa
Mojito rum babas - babajitos!
Mojito rum babas – babajitos! at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lF1
Cannoli cream horns
Puff pastry cannoli horns at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-n4f
Easy brioche rolls
Cake lunch, inspired blogging and easy brioche rolls at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-25F
Sourdough bread pudding
Sourdough bread pudding
Best sourdough hot cross buns
Best sourdough hot cross buns
Spiced spelt hot cross buns
Spiced spelt hot cross buns at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-nDC

Dreamy desserts!

Lime-oncello strawberry trifle
A meringue nest buffet
A meringue nest buffet (gluten free) at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-kXK
Healthier sourdough summer pudding
Healthier sourdough summer pudding
Healthier mangoffee and banoffee pie in a jar
Healthier mangoffee, cheroffee or banoffee pie in a jar at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-nMz
Autumn pumpkin chia pudding
Autumn pumpkin chia pudding
Chestnut crème brulée, chocolate sorbet and tonka cream
Chestnut crème brulée, chocolate sorbet and tonka cream
Lime cracker pie
Lime cracker pie
Salted caramel choux buns
Salted caramel choux buns at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-480
Chocolate profiteroles
Chocolate profiteroles and the amazing Adam (who?) at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-489
Apricot ice-cream and cava dessert
Apricot ice-cream and cava dessert at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lrL
Ispahan meringue nest
Ispahan lychee, raspberry and rose meringue nests for Chinese new year at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-4T3
Raspberry sorbet
Raspberry sorbet at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mWQ
Pumpkin chia puddings
Raspberry and avocado mousse verrine
Raspberry, avocado mousse and pistachio verrines recipe at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-8FW
Red bean dumplings in ginger broth
Red bean dumplings in ginger broth at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mFP
Cherry and almond soufflé
Cherry and almond soufflé at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lcS (gluten-free with sugar-free and dairy-free options)

Tarts and pies!

Black and blue berry tart
Black and blue berry tart at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-l6X
Lime and ginger meringue pie at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-2ww
Lime and ginger meringue pie at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-2ww
Blood orange tart
multi-layered blood orange tart at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-3NL
Healthier strawberry and quark spelt puff pastry tart
Healthier strawberry and quark spelt puff pastry tart at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-nyP
Healthier strawberry tart with vegan blackcurrant curd
Healthier strawberry tart with vegan blackcurrant curd
Healthier pink grapefruit almond tart
Healthier pink grapefruit or plum almond tart at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-ncM
Passion fruit and raspberry tart
Passion fruit and raspberry tart at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mf6
Baked gingery fruit and quark tart (with optional inverted puff pastry)
Baked gingery fruit and quark tart (with optional inverted puff pastry) at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mmC
Salted caramel and milk chocolate mousse tart
Salted caramel and milk chocolate mousse tart at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lSy
Fresh fruit and cream puff pastry tarts - with raspberries and blood oranges
Fresh fruit and cream puff pastry tarts – with raspberries and blood oranges at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-nyP
Healthier plum almond tart
Healthier plum almond tart at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-ncM
r blueberry and pine nut tart
Healthier blueberry and pine nut tart with low-gluten pastry at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lJn
Blackcurrant custard tart - flan cassis
Blackcurrant custard tart – flan cassis
Apple Tarte Normande at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-3gK
Apple Tarte Normande at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-3gK
Easy blood orange frangipane tart
Easy blood orange frangipane tart at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-ms8

Scrumptious savoury stuff!

Bacon crumble cheesecake
Bacon crumble cheesecake at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-m5V
Torta pasqualina, Italian easter pie with swiss chard, cheese, quark and quail's eggs
Torta pasqualina, Italian easter pie with swiss chard, cheese, quark and quail’s eggs at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mzw
Ham, cheese and pistachio bread wreath
Ham, cheese and pistachio bread wreath at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-nxL
Char siu bao - steamed barbecue pork buns
Char siu bao (steamed barbecue pork buns) at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mgC
Homemade scotch eggs
Homemade scotch eggs
Pain de mie French toast and sandwich bread
Pain de mie French sandwich and toast bread at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mwG
Basil and nutmeg cheese soufflé
Basil and nutmeg cheese soufflé at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lfS
Gluten-free superfood seeds and nut bread
Gluten-free superfood seeds and nut bread at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lGB
Moroccan chicken pie
Moroccan chicken pie at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-nHW
Spelt focaccia with rosemary and red chilli pepper flakes
Spelt focaccia with rosemary and red chilli pepper flakes at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-kp4
Chicken, ham and cheese cake
Chicken, ham and cheese cake with pistachios, rosemary and garlic at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-6pF
Smörgåstårta, Swedish sandwich cake
Smörgåstårta, Swedish sandwich cake
Smörgåstårta, Swedish sandwich cake
Smörgåstårta, Swedish sandwich cake
Cheesy pesto savoury muffins for parties and picnics!
Cheesy pesto savoury muffins for parties and picnics at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-n0G
Broccoli and cheese soufflés
Broccoli and cheese soufflés at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lDH
Tuna and egg crêpe cake
Tuna and egg crêpe cake at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lqE
spelt crêpes
Healthy spelt crêpes
Torta di verdura (Italian vegetable cake) at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-aeP
Torta di verdura (Italian vegetable cake) at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-aeP
Cheese puffs - gougères
Cumin and cayenne pepper gougères – French cheese puffs at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-cBF
Spelt croissants - or unspeltified
Spelt croissants – or unspeltified at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-kLH

Yummy healthier recipes!

Chinese 5 spices and Tamarind Apple tarte tatin
Chinese 5 spices and Tamarind Apple Tarte Tatin with maple syrup caramel at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-jyc
Vegan chocolate layer cake with aquafaba, spelt flour and coconut palm sugar
Healthier vegan chocolate layer cake at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-nAh
spelt crêpes
Healthy spelt crêpes
Healthier pink grapefruit almond tart
Healthier pink grapefruit or plum almond tart at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-ncM
Healthy chocolate brownies - sugarfree and glutenfree
Healthy chocolate brownies at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-nDO
Healthier spiced Christmas biscuits
Healthier spiced Christmas biscuits, aka cookies at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mct
spiced fruit en papillote
spiced fruit en papillote (steam-baked in a paper bag) at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lYf
Healthier Fraisier (strawberry cake)
Healthier Fraisier (strawberry cake) at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lOG
Orange and rum fruitcake-cake anglais
Orange and rum fruitcake-cake anglais at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-45G
mocha ice lollies or chilli mango and raspberry yoghurt
mocha ice lollies or chilli mango and raspberry yoghurt at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-nNf
Healthy spelt Lemon and Cardamon Drizzle cake goes to a party at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-32z
Healthy spelt Lemon and Cardamon Drizzle cake goes to a party at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-32z
5 spices apple and courgette cake
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Healthier mangoffee and banoffee pie in a jar
Healthier mangoffee, cheroffee or banoffee pie in a jar at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-nMz
Buckwheat and nut superfood cookies (biscuits)
Buckwheat and nut superfood cookies (biscuits) at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mgz
Healthy lime, pistachio and orange blossom cake
Lime, pistachio and orange blossom cake at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-7
Healthy apricot ice-cream
Healthy apricot ice-cream at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lrL
Healthier St Clement's raspberry tarts
Healthier St Clement’s raspberry tarts at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mf6
Healthier apricot sunshine mousse cake
Healthier apricot sunshine mousse cake at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-nIg
Chocolate and nut caramel slices
Healthier chocolate and nut caramel slices at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mwC
Baked gingery fruit and quark tart (with optional inverted puff pastry)
Baked gingery fruit and quark tart (with optional inverted puff pastry) at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mmC
Ginger bananas
Ginger bananas from the Seychelles with spelt crêpes at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-dOF
Healthier strawberry and quark spelt puff pastry tart
Healthier strawberry and quark spelt puff pastry tart at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-nyP
Healthier panellets
Healthier orange panellets (maple syrup almond paste treats) at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-m4e
Healthy raspberry, oat and nut bars
Healthy raspberry, oat and nut bars at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-nj6
Apple Tarte Normande at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-3gK
Apple Tarte Normande at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-3gK
Spelt scones
Spelt scones at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-kB4
Healthy citrus curd mille-crêpes cake at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-4SB
Healthy citrus curd mille-crêpes cake at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-4SB

Bliss balls, energy bars, cocoa treats & chocolates!

Spirulina bliss balls
Healthy spirulina energy balls at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-2n
Heavenly cocoa bites and slices
Heavenly cocoa bites and slices with cranberries, golden berries, almonds, sunflower seeds and ginger at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-j0T
Chocolate and nut caramel slices
Healthier chocolate and nut caramel slices at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-mwC
Spiced fruit, nut and seed porridge bars (aka oatmeal/granola bars)
Spiced fruit, nut and seed porridge bars (aka oatmeal/granola bars) at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lWv
Apricot and almond energy balls
Healthy children’s energy balls at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-2n
Chocolate-covered matcha date caramels
Chocolate-covered matcha date caramels at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lPz
le Snickers
le Snickers pâtisserie chocolate bar at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lyt
Chilli lime and almond butter cocoa bites
Chilli lime and almond butter cocoa bites at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-hQd
Apricot and almond bliss balls
Apricot and almond butter Easter bliss ball eggs at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-hQd
Matcha maple syrup marzipans dipped in chocolate
Healthier matcha marzipans dipped in chocolate at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lPz
Chocolate mendiants
Special chocolate mendiants at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lJW
Chocolate-covered salted date caramels
Healthier chocolate-covered salted date caramels at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lFt
Chocolate-covered salted date caramel peanut butter cups
Chocolate-covered salted date caramel peanut butter cups at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-lFt
Spirulina date and cranberry bliss balls with matcha, ginger and orange zest
Spirulina date and cranberry bliss ball eggs with matcha, ginger and orange zest at http://wp.me/p5uVyi-hQd

Lovely stuff you guys made from the blog!

Cake Anglais-fruitcake
A beautiful orange and rum fruitcake-cake Anglais fruitcake made by Dookes! Looks moist and delicious! Dookes’ comments: ‘seriously good!’ and ‘fantastico’!! You can find the guest post recipe at http://wp.me/p2sQo3-US And Dookes’ cake report is at https://hogriderdookes.wordpress.com/2015/03/18/lilis-biker-cake-made-and-tasted/ on his Hogrider Dookes blog.
Yummy wholemeal spelt croissants made by Dookes. They look very well-shaped and nicely risen too! Dookes says: for a first attempt I have to say I’m pretty pleased. They certainly pass the taste test and have the seal of approval from Kate!’
Yummy wholemeal spelt croissants by Dookes. Very well-shaped and nicely risen too! ‘For a first attempt I have to say I’m pretty pleased. They certainly pass the taste test’ says Dookes.
Brioche rolls
Lovely brioche rolls made by Annette in New Zealand! ‘They turned out really well thanks, my boys certainly enjoyed them, all gone now!’ she reports. But be careful – she noticed that if you don’t use invert sugar or honey but just caster sugar, you’ll need to add a little extra water.
Healthier spelt digestives made my Claudette
Perfect healthy spelt digestive biscuits by Claudette in London. So yummy for tea! :)
Raspberry charlotte
A fabulous Raspberry charlotte by Kate! Loads of raspberries and great sponge finger casing! The assembly part was actually really easy! and ‘it tasted amazing’ she says, adding it ‘will definitely become a regular pudding in our household!’
Apple tarte tatin with Chinese five spices and Tamarind with maple syrup caramel
A fantastic slice of Apple tarte tatin with Chinese 5 spices and Tamarind by Claudette, aka mum! :) It was very nice and using maple syrup is ‘genius’ she reports. The Pink Lady apples used were ‘lovely, juicy and firm’ and cooked on the ring a little over 10 mins. Plus the pastry browned quite quickly so was covered with foil towards the end.
A scrumptious orange and rum fruitcake-cake Anglais
Scrumptious orange & rum fruitcake-cake Anglais by Stéphanie in Tahiti ‘This cake is just delicious :) I brought one in the office today and it just vanished in a few minutes! Every one loved it :)’ she reports. Lovely local rum, vanilla, honey!
Lamingtons
Extremely tasty-looking Lamingtons by Annette in New Zealand. Lovely and moist even without cream inside, she reports. So tempting piled up on that pretty plate. Yum!
Le Gâteau Moka
A stunning Gâteau Moka by Kate in Cornwall. The piping is wonderful and she was very pleased with it. She also mentions the cake was delish! :)
Beautiful seed and nut loaf made by Claudette
A delicious seed and nut loaf made by Claudette in London. She reports ‘cannot stop eating it … it is really delicious’ And she used more pumpkin than sunflower seeds and a little chestnut flour too.

What I made at the Cordon Bleu in Paris

Douceur chocolat - Heavenly chocolate cake
Douceur chocolat – Heavenly chocolate cake
Pain de mie and baguettes - French breads
Pain de mie and baguettes – French breads
Wild strawberry treasure cake
Wild strawberry treasure cake
Baba au rhum - rum baba
Baba au rhum – rum baba
Le Fraisier
Le Fraisier
Entremets passionata - passionfruit and raspberry mousse cake
Entremets passionata – passionfruit and raspberry mousse cake
Croquembouche
Croquembouche
Palmiers and Chaussons aux pommes
Palmiers and Chaussons aux pommes
Pear Charlotte
Pear Charlotte
Opera cake
Opera cake
Plating a rapsberry and anis macaron with raspberry coulis and anis cream
Plating a rapsberry and anis macaron with raspberry coulis and anis cream
Caramelised pear meringue pie
Caramelised pear meringue pie
Triomphe aux noix - caramel walnut mousse cake
Triomphe aux noix – caramel walnut mousse cake
Apricot streusel tart with puff pastry
Apricot streusel tart with puff pastry
Viennoiserie - croissants, brioches, pains au chocolat
Viennoiserie – croissants, brioches, pains au chocolat
Dark chocolates - truffles and almond paste chocolates
Dark chocolates – truffles and almond paste chocolates
Savoury petits fours with inverted puff pastry
Savoury petits fours with inverted puff pastry
Gateau Moka
Gateau Moka
Dacquoise
Dacquoise
Almond cake
Almond cake – Pavé d’amandes
Gateau Mogador
Gateau Mogador
Chocolate and pistachio bûche
Chocolate and pistachio bûche
Tarte aux pommes
Tarte aux pommes
Gateau Basque
Gateau Basque
Pithiviers
Pithiviers
Diamants
Diamants
Raspberry and anis macarons
Raspberry and anis macarons
Éclairs and chouquettes
Éclairs and chouquettes
Milk chocolates - muscadines and pralinés
Milk chocolates – muscadines and pralinés
Cake and Madeleines
Cake and Madeleines
Le Jamaique
Le Jamaique – passion fruit and coconut mousse cake
Passion fruit and raspberry tart
Passion fruit and raspberry tart
Gateau Saint-Honoré
Gateau Saint-Honoré
Chestnut hedgehog cake
Chestnut hedgehog cake
Bavarois trois chocolats - Three chocolate bavarian cake
Bavarois trois chocolats – Three chocolate bavarian cake
Batons de marechaux and palets aux raisins
Batons de marechaux and palets aux raisins
Tartelettes au chocolat and à l'orange
Tartelettes au chocolat and à l’orange
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