Moelleux au chocolat en aumônières ~ Soft Chocolate Cake in a Beggar’s Purse

August 9, 2012

In the 14th century, having money on hand to give to a passerby who begged a gift was (and still …

Off the Menu: featuring Fresh Redcurrant Tart with Shortbread Crust

July 30, 2012

Redcurrants ripen from mid to late summer. The diplomatickitchen briefly sets aside the menu of recipes for Mixing Dinner and …

July 1, 2012

A staunch chocolate admirer cannot fully appreciate a dessert bereft of their favorite sweet. “That was very good,” the chocolate …

February 27, 2012

Dost thou love life, then do not sqander time, for that is the stuff life is made of. Chocolate Pavlova is …

September 14, 2011

“Google” the term ‘dents de lion’ and the first entry that comes up will be images of dandelions and an explanation that …