White Chocolate Mint Brûlée

When I asked my friend what sort of dessert he would like for his birthday, he simply said, “Crispy”.  My first thoughts ran to cookies, but then I remembered the delightful versatility of creme brûlée. Its delicate crust is nothing if not crispy and the range of flavors is limitless. I chose to make this…

Green Tea Opera Cake

After talking with a friend about Japanese~French Pastries, I was inspired to create a dessert using matcha. I’m a visual person, so I couldn’t wait to work with the lovely green hue of matcha powder. I’d also been wanting to try my hand at making an opera cake,  so when I found this recipe online…