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Framboisier (Creamy raspberry cake)

I’ve had quite a busy time in the last weeks. I was abroad for work for around 20 days, went 

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Recipe: Tiramisu-shi

I haven’t been baking that much lately. I’d like to think it’s more because the weather has been insanely hot rather than because 

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Recipe: Pistachio and strawberry éclairs

I’m back on the blog after a short break, during which I enjoyed the magic atmosphere of the film festival here in 

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Recipe: Ladyfingers (Savoiardi/Biscuits cuillère)

I’m sure very few amateur bakers have had a shot at making ladyfingers. It’s the typical product you just buy 

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Pastel de tres leches – Tres leches cake

Last weekend I was invited to a Peruvian lunch (the food was amazing by the way) and I decided (why 

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Hi, my name is Rob, I work in IT but I love baking and I also got a pastry diploma. I created this blog to keep track of my journey from complete beginner to world pastry champion (I'm not there yet).

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Recipe: Pistachio macarons (with Italian meringue)

Some time ago I decided to make green macarons and so I bought a powdered green colouring (which for some

Recipe: Chocolate mirror glaze

This is one of the pastry “secrets” that differentiate a home-baker from a “pro”. I’m talking about this super-shiny chocolate

Recipe: Pistachio paste

Now that I don’t have to “study” for my pastry exam anymore and I don’t have to prepare the old-fashioned,

Recipe: Mille-feuille (Cream Napoleon)

You can’t go more classical than this! The mille-feuille is a traditional French pastry that can be found in any

Recipe: Chocolate Royal cake (“Trianon”)

So yes, last month I celebrated my birthday. 29 years. For the third time. For some, a birthday is a

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