On 2nd February each year, French people celebrate La Chandeleur. In English this is known as Candlemass. This falls 40 days after Christmas and signifies the day that Jesus was presented at the temple. The festival was created in 472 by Pope Gelasius and the name ‘Chandeleur’ comes from the chandelier of candles that were traditionally used on this occasion. In churches, they are blessed and replace torches and are left alight to signify light, purity and to keep harm away. Religious people often bring a blessed candle home and display it in their window on 2nd February. It is also...
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The galette des rois, celebrating Epiphany, the day the Three Kings (les rois) visited the infant Jesus, is baked throughout January in France and we are happy to share this custom with you in Harrisburg. Composed of two circles of puff pastry sandwiching a frangipane cream filling (a mixture of pastry cream and almond cream). Each galettes comes with a crown and always has a trinket, called a fève, or bean, baked into it. In the South West of France where I come from, the trinket is usually a large Fava Bean and if your slice has the "fève", you'll get the crown and...
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We would like to recognize Chef Frederic as he has recently been inducted into the very prestigious Relais Desserts Association. Relais Desserts is created around the master word of "Excellence". Superior pastry is considered to be a full fledged art form without compromise. For 40 year, this association has been recognized as having the worlds most elite Pastry chefs. The members of this association are comprised of about one hundred pastry chefs and chocolate makers from over 18 countries around the globe, each bringing their expertise to share. Each member has fully mastered techniques and precision to create the most exclusive...
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Hot Chocolate, a staple in every household come winter time for people of all ages. Included below are some recipes for you and your loved ones to try out!
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