Baking! Finally...

my host family was out of town, 

so I was able to make some creations!

pictured: poached pears

Christmas Day

here's what I got:

mont-blanc pastry 

(chantilly and chestnut cream),

rosé champagne

and pierre hermé macarons

Preparation

My host family was leaving me alone, 

in their beautiful apartment,

for a week.

But there was a hitch 

(isn't there always? maybe that is how we know it is real!)

The hang-up?

I would not be able to use the stove or oven.

YEAH,

you know how I like to cook, bake and eat healthy.

my host mom did not understand that idea.

"I have friends that have host students, 

and when they leave, the students

just eat microwave meals"

0.O

this student does not do microwave meals!

so I figured out a way to make my healthy food

all in one go.

St. Sulpice

poilâne makes the most delicious apple hand pies

a bit burnt but still delicious.
I could go for one of these right now...
couldn't you?

Paris Brest

Officially Paris' best:

this magnificent friend is choux (like a cream puff),
with chocolate-hazelnut filling.
Light, creamy, flavorful
if you like nutella, you will
want to fly all the way over to paris to have one
more info here