Fun class on Tuesday 21st Feb.

Thanks to all who attended the class.

Looking forward to meeting you again soon!

Broccoli stuffed ravioli

Pictured here are home made ricotta, Pecorino Romano and broccoli stuffed ravioli served with a beurre blanc

Another version with Romanesco:

21st February cooking class

I am pleased to inform you about my upcoming cooking class that will take place at Gretchens in Mount Vernon (see class schedule and registration info: http://www.gretchenskitchen.com/whats-cooking/class-schedule/).
I look forward to see you there.

Pain d'épices / Spice bread

On a recent trip back to France I had the good fortune of being given this old recipe for "pain d'épices" (spice bread). As a child growing up in France we would come home from school and as a snack we would often have a couple of slices of this cake-like bread lathered with butter. I always wanted to find the recipe and rekindle with my childhood memories. So when I was visiting my home town open air market I came upon the beekeeper's stall and they were also selling this delicious bread and the lady very kindly gave me her recipe that she has been making for a number of decades. Upon returning to the US I started making it and it tastes exactly as I remembered. So I decided I couldn't keep this little treasure for myself and started making it for clients. If you want to sample another one of France's tradition I will happily make it for you.

Place your order at: petitechefanne@gmail.com

Scones

Freshly baked cranberry, pecan and orange scones for breakfast

Galette des Rois/Epiphany

It is time again to celebrate Epiphany and share and enjoy the delicious galette des rois (see previous post for explanation).

If you want your very own I will be happy to make it for you, same conditions as last year.

Happy New Year

Here is to a very happy and healthy 2012!