Macarons #3 Rose X Rose

My most successful batch so far. Colour, texture, composition are perfect! And, as a bonus, lightly scented rose fragrance lingering in the apartment!!

Pretty, no? I did this!! =D

Macarons #1

I dedicated a whole new heading to this because I know it would not be the last time I am doing a sequel of this. I love macarons!! 

A couple of months back, my colleagues gave me this macaron gift set (everyone told me it is not an easy feat to make macarons and it is highly tricky, everything need to be precise) and I did many research on how to DIY. Finally, I plucked up enough courage to get my first hands-on experience!! December is always my fav month and lucky month! Roaring success!! 

Thank you, Goddess of Macarons. I know you have long recognised me as your pious follower and thank you for giving me the courage to experiment with more flavours in the very near future!! Hahahaa!

I started after dinner this evening (1st Dec). 1st batch was a success, so I continued with the remaining egg whites I have left into the 2nd batch!! Fine tuning some areas after my guinea pigs provided me with their feedback!! Of course, I ran overtime into past midnight, but luckily I have a dishwasher, so cleaning up was pretty fast and simple.

 

Electric thermometer checked. Electric weighing scale checked. Macaron silicon sheet checked. Pastry bag checked. Almond powder checked. Other essentials ingredients checked.

Fresh from the oven!!

 

I love how smooth and beautiful the crusts turn out!!!! 
 

Automne 2012 #7

This place got to be one of my fav places in Paris. A Salsa-Latino theme restaurant where they have a dancing floor at its ground floor at night.

Group of friends have their own private area to talk among themselves while eating and drinking without getting disturb by others.

Hot Tapas selection.
Cold Tapas selection.





People salsa-ing, while I salsa-watch. I was told I look like a drowning seal when I dance. HAHAAHAHAHA!!


La Seine, by night.

Automne 2012 #2

Panpannie has very kindly sent this to me several months ago. Knowing that I always suffer from cold feet in the winter months, she thought the softness + warmness in this pair of bedroom slippers will serve me well =D 

They are really very cushy to walk around in and so warm!! Thank you so much!! 手脚冰冷的人真的伤不起！！ 

 

Automne 2012 #1

Taking a break from our Rome trip, I was invited to have dinner at the best Spanish Tapas restaurant in Paris tonight! I saw my fav calamars!!

Sangria de la Casa

This is a wine punch typical of Spain, Portugal, México, and Argentina. It normally consists of wine, chopped fruit, a sweetener, and a small amount of added brandy. In the case of fruits, they are chopped or sliced such as orange, lemon, lime, apple, peach, melon, berries, pineapple, grape, kiwi and mango. A sweetener such as honey, sugar, simple syrup, orange juice is added. Instead of brandy, other liquids such as Seltzer, Sprite or 7 Up may be added. 

Very good ambience with Spanish music in the background with cute Spanish waiters.

  

With my fav J!  

 We ordered both the hot and cold tapas assorted plates, just to try a bit of everything. This is the hot tapas plate.

  

The cold tapas plate. I prefer the hot one, maybe due to the cold temperatures too and it was raining heavily when we were there.  

My greedy face.

  

Crème catalane de la casa - Spanish version of crème brulée to end the meal on a sweet note.
 

 I want to go back to try their assorted Spanish ham and cheese plates!! Since we really like this place, it would be pretty soon!! =D

Été 2012 #1

This year summer is cranky. We have days which were blazing hot, a lot of grey days, some rain. Overall, Summer seems to be kind of fickle. I think it hasn't make up its mind to stay or not. Soon, Autumn will arrive and blow Summer away with a huff and a puff.

I like wearing maxi dresses in summer!!


One more since I love how airy it feels when I walk in it. =)


this one comes in a very cute label too!!

Printemps 2012 #52

More details & Pics on my instagram here.

For the last 2 weeks or so...

Stohrer - the oldest pâtissier in France. A must-try if one drops by Paris.

Abercrombie & Fitch, Paris.

Peonies on the street.

Playing Harassing with Leo.

Cutting my hair on a Sat by my Japanese friend+hairstylist. The best!

Berthillon - The best ice-cream/sorbet shop in France.

15 flavours are produced everyday by the chefs depending on the season, the availability at the market & the customer's demand. In total, 60 different flavours are produced by the Maison Berthillon throughout the year.

Uniqlo X Hello Kitty.

Have a splendid weekend!! See you in London next week ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥