Category Archives: Pastries

How to Make Croissants – Video with Julia Child

I just watched this very inspiring video with Julia Child on How to Make Croissants, taught by chef Esther McManus.

I think one of these days I’m going to have to try this!  I need a little bit more space in my kitchen, and a little more time to spare, but other than that I think I could do it :) This is a great website, I’m sure I will be spending some more time there looking around. Hope you are as inspired as I was! She even makes some croissants with chocolate in the center, now I might have to try them just for that reason :)

Here’s a recipe for Croissants if you are up for the challenge!

Puffy French Toast

This breakfast dish is truly a delicacy. My mom has always made this dish for special occasions such as Christmas morning or even just a lazy Saturday morning when there wasn’t too much work to be done around the farm. This past Christmas she, along with the help of my brother-in-law, made this our families one of the mornings we were at her house. As you can see it, it turned out so good!

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“Cars” Birthday Cake

This past March, my son, Aidan turned four. I love birthdays. I love the planning, and making the day special. One of my favorite parts of the planning is figuring out what kind of birthday cake I am going to make for the birthday kid. But, I was 9 months pregnant with our fourth child, and knew I could actually deliver any day so I better be creative, and plan to stay off my feet as much as possible!

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