Rhubarb Tart

After making my Easter Rhubarb pie, I found myself in possession of some extra rhubarb. This is definitely my kind of "problem" to have. One of my favourite things about rhubarb is its beautiful pink colour. It adds an easy beauty to any dessert you make with it, even if it's just poached and topped … Continue reading Rhubarb Tart

Fig Tart

Call me a freak, but I find arranging fruit in concentric circles to be strangely soothing. It's so simple and you get absorbed in it, forgetting anything going on around you so you get it just right. That's another reason to eat this tart aside from the fact that it is super delicious, and as … Continue reading Fig Tart

Kouign Amaan

I'm not exaggerating when I said this pastry changed my life. The first time I tried kouign amaan was during my summer abroad in France, visiting St. Malo on a day trip on the Brittany coast. This area is known for its salty air, so when wandering into a pastry shop we immediately started looking … Continue reading Kouign Amaan

Lemon Raspberry Tart

It's no secret that I'm a total Francophile, and half of that comes from French cuisine and patisserie. A few years ago, I did a summer abroad in Tours, France (Loire Valley) and was probably indulging in 2-3 pastries/desserts per day (plus probably half a bottle of wine). Miraculously, I gained no weight because I … Continue reading Lemon Raspberry Tart