Maison Blanc has been in South Street, Chichester for as long as I can remember and have always had delicious looking French style cakes in the window. Years ago the seating area was at the rear which was dingy and the lino worn. We didn’t visit any longer although I would sometimes pop in there […]
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The world’s best apple pie at Winkel 43, Amsterdam
I didn’t have much time to research cake places before my recent trip to Amsterdam, so I relied on the recommendations of my foodie friends and good old TripAdvisor. There appears to be a common belief that the Dutch do exceedingly good Appeltaart – apple pie to you and I – with the best being found […]
Eric Lanlard Cake Boy
Last Saturday morning I met up with Eleanor, Amy, Tania and Lulu for a long overdue cake date. I’ve only recently heard about Master Pâtissier Eric Lanlard and his Cake Boy boutique tucked away in a quiet residential area at Battersea Reach. Not only has Eric been twice crowned ‘Continental Pâtissier of the year’ at the British […]
Lucky’s Wonderland in Kingly Court
Having recently reviewed Lucky’s Tiny Pieces of Wonderland, I was pleased to hear that they decided to set up shop in Kingly Court, just off Carnaby Street. It’s surprisingly quiet location is perfect for a well-deserved break from the hustle and bustle of central London. Lucky’s “wonderland experience” is within keeping with the brands usual […]