Baba au Rhum
Classic Baba au Rhum — a light, pillowy brioche soaked in fragrant dark rum syrup. One of the great classic French pastries, surprisingly easy to make at home. Serve with whipped cream and berries!
Pastries & Baking
Breads, pastries, and baked goods from world traditions.
Tender Mouna – The Brioche from Oran
Mouna — a tender, fragrant Algerian brioche perfumed with orange blossom, anise and citrus zest. Scattered with pearl sugar and baked golden. A beloved North African festive bread, perfect all year!
Homemade Speculoos Cookies
Homemade Speculoos Cookies — the iconic Belgian spiced shortbread! Buttery, crispy and fragrant with cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Infinitely better than shop-bought. Perfect with coffee or chai!
Orange Cake
Tunisian Orange Cake (Khobzit Bordgen) — a wonderfully moist, fragrant almond and orange cake soaked in a warm spiced citrus syrup. Light, naturally gluten-adaptable and keeps for days!
Banana Cake – Banana Bread
The best Banana Bread recipe — incredibly moist, tender and full of natural banana flavour. The perfect way to use up overripe bananas! Quick, easy and absolutely delicious.
Portuguese Custard Tarts – Pastéis de Nata
Authentic Portuguese Custard Tarts (Pastéis de Nata) — crispy puff pastry shells filled with silky vanilla custard, caramelised on top. The iconic Lisbon treat you can make at home!
Navettes de Marseille – Orange Blossom Shortbread
Navettes de Marseille — iconic orange blossom shortbread biscuits from Marseille! Crisp, fragrant and boat-shaped. Made since 1781 at the Four des Navettes bakery. Easy to make at home!