Gateau st Honore- a classic French cake which was named for the Bishop of Amiens, Saint Honorius, in the sixth century and the French patron saint of pastry cooks (can you tell I've been doing my research?). There is also a street in Paris that bears his name; the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore - a street that I did pass by on my trip to Paris...
Valentines Day- an occasion that I've always looked forward to- with high hopes of receiving a valentines card- only to be let down on the day when I didn't receive any! Nevertheless, I still like to get into the romantic spirit, and what better way to do that than getting in the kitchen for a bit of baking! One of my favourite things to make are...
