Tag: pastry

Paris Picks: Macarons

Paris Picks: Macarons

Oh, les macarons. Where to begin?  They come in so many flavors, so many sizes, so many colors, and so many stores.. (unfortunately in not so many prices.. they are all expensive) I tried very, very, very many macarons while in Paris and I was (and still…

Pain au Chocolat, Chocolatine, Chocolate Croissant: Whatever You Call It, I’ll Eat It

Pain au Chocolat, Chocolatine, Chocolate Croissant: Whatever You Call It, I’ll Eat It

I have many food weaknesses, but pain au chocolat is probably in the Top 10. A delicious, flaky pastry surrounding a rich strip of chocolate. Who can refuse? Not me. My addiction began while studying abroad in Paris. Although I’ve always been a fan of cakes,…