Category Archives: Patisserie

Valentine’s Treats From Paris

The usual Valentine’s Day gifts have been overlooked in the Cherie City household in favour of seriously indulging on our pre-Valentine’s Day trip to our spiritual home, Paris. But that didn’t stop me from picking up a few little romantic … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day Gifts!

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so if you need to drop some helpful hints or are still looking for gift ideas, here are some Chérie City favourites… Vivienne Westwood Cheeky Alice, £31.50-£54.50 The Perfume Shop Bath Oil for Glowing … Continue reading

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Afternoon Tea At Ladurée Covent Garden

Towards the end of last summer, I met up with my Frenchie pal Coralie of Tea Time in Wonderland for an indulgent afternoon treat at Ladurée Covent Garden. The latest London outpost of the iconic Paris pâtisserie and tea salon, … Continue reading

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Gontran Cherrier Artisan Boulanger, Paris

Gontran Cherrier is without a doubt the coolest baker in Paris, making bread more than just an accompaniment with his innovative flavours. Known for his rugged good looks as much as his baking, Gontran is a familiar celebrity chef in … Continue reading

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Giant Madeleines At La Pâtisserie Des Rêves, Paris

La Pâtisserie des Rêves was high on my list of ‘sugar highs in Paris’, but it was serendipity, in the form of a chance spotting of Louis Garrel near Les Invalides that made me dizzily lose my bearings and end … Continue reading

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A Foodie Tour of Ghent, Belgium

Belgium is world renowned for its fine chocolate and beer, but there are still some local food secrets to discovers, such as Ganda ham, Nazareth cheese and Jenever – a kind of gin popular in Belgium and the Netherlands. This … Continue reading

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NADÈGE Patisserie – West Queen West, Toronto

There was one place that was top of my ‘Toronto to do list’ –  NADÈGE Patisserie in on Queen Street West.  Luckily, I came across NADÈGE, a glistening white beacon of decadence, as I was walking back towards the centre … Continue reading

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An Indulgent Visit To Pierre Hermé Paris, Belgravia

Heralded by Vogue as the ‘Picasso of pastry’, Pierre Hermé is known for creating exquisite pâtisserie, leading the way with innovative flavours and experimental pairings. Carrying forward the family trade of Alsatian bakery and pastry-making, albeit with a more libertine approach, Pierre Hermé … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Choux à la crème at Popelini

Coralie Grassin discovers the tiny temple of pastry that has Parisians queuing outside for a bite… Popelini: note the name down.  It may be the tiniest pastry shop in Paris, but lovers of haute-pâtisserie make a detour for it. What … Continue reading

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