La Pâtisserie des Rêves opens second shop

Following the success of his pâtisserie on rue du Bac, open since September 2009, pastry chef Philippe Conticini has launched a second store in Paris’s 16th arrondissement, at 111, rue de Longchamp. At the minimalist Pâtisserie des Rêves, samples of each pastry are displayed on a table in the centre of the shop — under … Continue reading La Pâtisserie des Rêves opens second shop

David Lebovitz book signing at WHSmith

David Lebovitz, Paris-based pastry chef and author of The Great Book of Chocolate, The Sweet Life in Paris and other titles, will be signing copies of his latest book, Ready for Dessert (Ten Speed Press, 2010) at the WHSmith bookstore in Paris on Wednesday May 19. From the publisher: “With his unique brand of humor—and a fondness … Continue reading David Lebovitz book signing at WHSmith

Macarons with dark chocolate and candied ginger

The MacTweets Mac Attack challenge for the month of May was to find inspiration in a favourite childhood book. It’s no easy task to choose a single book when one has been fortunate to have a childhood filled with so many tales of adventure and magic. One thing is certain: first and foremost on the list of … Continue reading Macarons with dark chocolate and candied ginger