Showing posts with label french. Show all posts
Showing posts with label french. Show all posts
Monday, March 6, 2017
French buddies in Brussels
French buddies in Brussels
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Friday, February 24, 2017
French Macarons by Cake Cetera
French Macarons by Cake Cetera
Have you heard of Cake-Cetera? Its founded by Pauline who was inspired to set up the business after losing her mum to cancer. She was shocked to find out that flowers were banned from wards. She found that most people brought in cake instead hence the idea for Cake-Cetera. She started making and delivering cakes from home in Glasgow and has now expanded to extend deliveries nationwide.
Their motto is Say it with Cake, yummy goodness right to your door and I cant agree more! I only ever get bills or junk mail through my letterbox so it was very exciting to open a lovely box of treats. I received a box of 12 French macarons to try. My first impressions were that its beautifully packaged and they arrived in one piece apart from a small crack in one of them. I always thought macarons are quite fragile so I was surprised to see that they survived the postal journey.
It comes in a little black box which can easily fit through most letterboxes. It was packaged in another brown box which is not shown here.
I love the beautiful colours and the display. It comes with a little information card listing the ingredients and allergy advice. There is 2 of each flavour which is handy for J and I so theres no fighting!
The flavours are vanilla, pistachio, coffee, raspberry, lemon and chocolate. The macarons were of the same size and shape and they all have the characteristic feet which I find really hard to achieve in my own kitchen. We tried each flavour and came up with our list of favourites. For J his preference was raspberry, lemon, pistachio, chocolate, coffee, vanilla. For me my preference was raspberry, coffee, lemon, chocolate, pistachio, vanilla.
The macarons were light and held their shape well. They were just sweet enough without being overly sweet which can be a problem sometimes. Our favourite was the raspberry one because it had a strong raspberry flavour and the filling was similar to a raspberry jam. J does not like coffee in desserts which is probably why it ranked 5th for him but I thought it was very good. It had a strong coffee flavour without being overpowering. The chocolate and pistachio were in the middle and we both agreed that the lemon was also quite good. The vanilla was our least favourite as it seemed a bit lacking in flavour and taste.
My verdict - I like the concept of ordering baked goods online to be delivered which is particularly handy for family or friends who live further afield. The macarons were of good quality and they were well packaged ensuring that they arrived in one piece. Its also a great gift for a special occasion and they have a wide range of different treats on their site.
Disclaimer: I was sent a box of 12 macarons for review purposes. A positive review was not required and all opinions expressed are my own. This is not a sponsored post.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2017
French Design Before After
French Design Before After
Today, I’m going to leave Wilton House for now (Part 3 is coming) – to look at some French decor in Houston that I saw! I can’t pass up a house with pretty antiques, especially French ones! Enjoy!!!
Built in 2004, the house was put up for sale and updated, although it was quite beautiful to begin with.
Today: New landscaping, box beds, and shutters painted a light green. The front courtyard is now hidden behind vines and the gravel parking area was grassed over.
Before: The dining room is located off the front door, with a row of lanterns in the foyer hall.
Before: Looking the other direction, there is a fireplace, which is so wonderful in a dining room.
Today: Antique rugs warm up the space.
Filled with French antiques, twin crystal chandeliers. The brown mantel was painted white.
The front hall leads to the family room. At the left is a side courtyard.
Before: The foyer ends at the family room.
Today: The family room! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! I just love this!!!! Can you tell? OK. Nothing beats pretty French furniture, especially like this, when it’s not decorated, it just IS. Love the symmetry of the bookshelves, with the matching busts and the bright yellow background. Love the crystal chandelier. The painting. Love the bench instead of a coffee table.
The view toward the other direction.
Before: Sea of brown cabinets and yellow granite. So boring.
Ahhhh. Much better. Pretty cream cabinets with a stone topped island. Iron chandelier and checked linen curtains add more interest with texture.
New farm sink with skirt. Love. Arch doorways.
Butler’s Pantry with limestone counters.
Beautiful stairs. Landing with antique rug and chest.
BEFORE: The master bedroom.
Today: The bedroom is a mix of old and new.
Today: Bathroom with linen curtains and crystal chandelier.
Study on second floor – with antique French leather chairs. LOVE!!! Crystal chandelier. French tea table. The husband must hate seagrass. It’s unusual these days not to see any seagrass at all in a Houston house of this style. But so many husbands refuse to have it.
BEFORE: Backyard.
After: The patio, furnished.
After: At the front courtyard, instead of grass, there is now a brick terrace with a fountain enclosed by box. So beautiful!!!! So Houston.
Even the side yard which is typical neglected is landscaped with a lemon trees, box, and brick beds.
This house is for sale, to see the listing, go HERE.
This next house is located in River Oaks, Houston’s most exclusive neighborhood. Built in 2000, it’s a bit more than 5600 sq. ft. The house was sold in 2007 and now it is for sale again.
Today: The exterior has remained the same. Why change? It was perfect before! Beautiful landscaping, with an interesting circular bed built around the tree.
Before: You walk into the courtyard, to the front door that is actually on the side – like a Charleston House. Lanterns are lined up along the walkway. Mahogany doors and windows.
Before: A slate terrace with a balcony that overlooks it.
Before: Across the brick wall is a fountain.
Today: The terrace has subtle changes that give a clue to what is inside. The lanterns are gone, the doors are painted white, and the area is furnished in bright colors and metals.
Today: Sofas and dining table turn the terrace into an outside living room.
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Thursday, January 26, 2017
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