Saffron and Honey

January 18, 2019

Paris in the winter

I am off to Paris, finally, and will be back with reports of all the latest and greatest. I am most excited for snow and croissants au beurre every day for breakfast (have you read my VRAI article about the best croissant in Paris?).

Last time I was in France, it was a few weeks before our wedding, and I did not eat any bread or pastries the whole time – a silly fun (but was it.?!) fact for you. I am kind of mad at myself for letting that happen, but it seemed worth it at the time.

Bottomline: it is never worth it to go to France and not eat bread. I have a brand new cinnamon bun place to check out on my list, as well as seasonal galettes des rois from various bakeries to taste test.

And now is a great time to revisit these posts:

January 18, 2019

Paris in the winter

January 17, 2019

Mom’s stuffed peppers

‘Tis the season when I find myself reaching for that extra cup of tea (with an extra piece of chocolate too..) and re-discover my love for comfort foods in general. Mom’s stuffed peppers are a comfort food classic in our house. I am always so happy when she makes the peppers, even though I am…

January 7, 2019

Spiced poached pears

Happy New Year! I did not make any resolutions this year, but I am working on keeping things simple (but delicious) in the new year with this simplest of desserts – spiced poached pears. (also, trying to focus on being okay with imperfections – like the slightly bruised pear above, ha!) I love that this…

December 17, 2018

Bûche de Noël

The buche de Noel or yule log is as pivotal to the holidays as snowflakes and hot chocolate with lots of marshmallows, as far as I am concerned. This is a dessert that knows how to make an impression and really allows you to express your creativity, but (I promise!) is not as complicated to…

December 13, 2018

(Useful!) Foodie Gifts

In the last of this year’s gift guides, I bring you the (useful!) foodie gifts i.e. things I have and love and use A LOT in the kitchen that you and your friends also need to have – enjoy! x Cuisinart Mini Chopper – perhaps, not the “sexiest” gift, but it will be much appreciated by…

November 30, 2018

I baked a French baguette at home and you can too!

Part of my job here is to find all the cool new French things for you, and I’m so excited to share this one – a French baguette kit that would make the perfect gift – mas oui! Can you imagine? You can make a French baguette at home – this could be a game-changer. So,…

November 21, 2018

Gift guides 2018

Gifts for her, for him, and for all the guests in between (and shh, maybe even some to keep for yourself!): Stylish Linen Apron by Cultiver – comes in a variety of colors and is sure to be insta-chic in the kitchen, this is going on my list for myself! ($80) Korres Oil Duo –…

November 20, 2018

French Gifts 2018

Kicking off the holiday gifts guides for this year with the French edition! Here are some of my favorite French gifts to give and get: City Guides Paris by Cereal Magazine – because you always need new trendy spots to explore on your next trip ($25) Le Creuset Mussels Pot – probably the epitome of…