Jul
22
2010
Clafou-what?! Klah-foo-tee.
Originally made with cherries, a clafoutis is a baked French dessert with a flan-like batter. Classically, the pits are left in the cherries because it is said to release an aroma reminiscent of almonds.
It hails from the Limousin region located in south central France. Clafoutis comes from the French word 'clafir' which means ...
13 comments | tags: cake, clafoutis, custard, dessert, French, red currant | posted in Dessert, French
Nov
30
2009
I love dessert for breakfast! Exactly a year ago during our brunch at Craftbar in Manhattan, we encountered the epitome of perfection that will benchmark all the future french toasts to come. Determined to recreate this recipe at home, I took on the challenge. Bring it on, Tom Colicchio…
22 comments | tags: Almondine, Balthazar Bakery, brioche, Brunch, Craftbar, custard, egg, french toast, heavy cream, pain perdu, Tom Colicchio | posted in Brunch, Dessert, FoodBuzz.com