Category Archives: Patisserie
Sprinkles Cupcakes – Midtown East, New York
All shopping trips in New York should end with a cupcake and if you’re around the designer department stores of Fifth and Madison Avenues, it has to be Sprinkles Cupcakes. Just a few steps away from Bloomingdales, Sprinkles Cupcakes is … Continue reading
La Galette Des Reines At Le Meurice, Paris
January in France means the return of the delicious traditional Galette des Rois. Made from layers of puff pastry and an almond paste filling, the seasonal galette marks the feast of Epiphany and features a charm hidden within. The lucky … Continue reading
Little Cupcake Bakeshop – Nolita, New York
While staying at The Nolitan in downtown New York, we were drawn to the Little Cupcake Bakeshop and popped in for an afternoon treat. Established in 2005 in Brooklyn by four brothers, Little Cupcake Bakeshop is a cupcake shop with … Continue reading
Pierre Hermé Paris – Les Jardins Macarons 2013
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting the legendary Pierre Hermé, as he visited London to present an exciting preview of his new Les Jardins collection for 2013. Les Jardins is a collection of 12 limited edition macarons … Continue reading
Lanvin For Ladurée Bubblegum Macaron Gift Box
Ladurée’s limited edition fashion macarons are always covetable and this season’s Lanvin presentation box, designed by Alber Elbaz is one of the prettiest to date. Lanvin’s unexpected bubblegum macaron flavour, created by Ladurée head chef Vincent Lemains, reflects the brand’s fun, … Continue reading
Pierre Hermé Launches Breakfast & Lemon Fetish Collections
‘Picasso of Pastry’ Pierre Hermé brings the decadence of his exquisite treats to the breakfast table. Granola Ispahan (£13/300g) is a reinterpretation of a classic with the elements that make up Hermé’s signature Ispahan pastries and macarons. The crunchy breakfast … Continue reading
Lunch At La Bague de Kenza, Paris
La Bague de Kenza was an unexpected lunch spot on a recent trip to Paris, as we were lured away from our route to the Breizh Café for a crepe by the aromas of spiced tagines and fragrant pastries. La … Continue reading
Pierre Hermé Paris Launches Macaron Day In London
Pierre Hermé brings Macaron Day to London for the first time, following the likes of Paris, New York, Toronto, Budapest and many other macaron-loving cities. Initiated by Pierre Hermé Paris seven years ago, Macaron Day celebrates the pleasure of a macaron … Continue reading
Hot Chocolate And Éclairs At Angelina, Paris
One of the joys of visiting Paris in the winter is ordering a thick, traditional hot chocolate and some of the best hot chocolate can be found at Angelina, the historic tea salon within the arcades of the rue de … Continue reading



