Author: Mai & Maxime

Desserts, French

Tarte aux fraises • Strawberry tart

By far one of Maxime’s all-time favorites, ‘Tarte aux fraises’ is a major staple of French ‘pâtisserie’ made with ‘pâte brisée’, a creamy filling, and fresh strawberries. He remembers the countless times his parents have made this delightful spring tart for family gatherings, birthday parties, […]

 
Desserts, French

Foraged wood sorrel sorbet

Foraging for edible wild plants is Mai’s new obsession. It is incredible how much we don’t know about ‘wild’ (not cultivated) plants. We have been conditioned to see only fruits and vegetables in grocery stores as edible. While most of us don’t have the time […]