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The Benefits of Adding a “Café Gourmand” to Your Restaurant’s Menu

The Benefits of Adding a “Café Gourmand” to Your Restaurant’s Menu

Aug 31, 2024 | French lifestyle, French Pastry Consulting

The Benefits of Adding a “Café Gourmand” to Your Restaurant’s Menu You can’t have your cake and eat it too—unless you’re in France! When it comes to desserts, the French have found a clever solution. As true food lovers, they’ve decided...

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🥐✨ Quick Puff Pastry – No fuss, all flavor! 🥐✨ Quick Puff Pastry – No fuss, all flavor! Think puff pastry takes hours? Think again. This simplified version gives you beautiful, flaky layers—perfect for tarts, turnovers, or whatever you’re craving. 📌 Foolproof. Fast. Tested until perfect. Because good pastry shouldn’t cost you your whole afternoon (or end up in the bin). 👩‍🍳 Save it, try it, and never go back to store-bought again. #frenchpastry #puffpastry #pastryfromscratch
✨ Precision is the secret ingredient. Before yo ✨ Precision is the secret ingredient. Before you whip, mix or bake — weighing your ingredients is the real first step. 👩🏼‍🍳 Whether it’s a delicate French meringue or a simple cake batter, taking a few minutes to prepare and weigh each element will change your final result. It’s not just about technique. It’s about consistency, quality, and building solid foundations — every single time. That’s also why I always use grams, not cups. Because when accuracy matters, volume just isn’t enough. In French pastry, we don’t guess. We measure. We master. 💪🏼 Have you ever skipped this step and regretted it? 😅👇 Let me know in the comments! #frenchpastry #pastrytips #pastryskills #weighyouringredients #bakingbasics #professionalpastry #precisionmatters #pastryconsultant #hospitalitytraining #frenchdesserts
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗮 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗠𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 & 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 ✨ Over the years, I’ve realized that baking is more than just recipes and techniques—it’s a whole journey. A mirror of the lessons we live, the doubts we overcome, and the joy we create (and share). Here’s what the kitchen has taught me: 1️⃣ 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲. Whether it’s mastering a technique or building a business, nothing great happens overnight. 2️⃣ 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. In pastry—and in life—it often knows the way before your brain does. 3️⃣ 𝗜𝗳 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝘁... 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘁. I didn’t find my dream job—I built it from scratch (just like a pâte sucrée 😉). 4️⃣ 𝗔 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵. Looks matter, yes—but it’s what’s inside that keeps people coming back. 5️⃣ 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱. Stressful? A bit. Fulfilling? A LOT. 6️⃣ 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵. There’s real joy in seeing someone light up with the first bite. 7️⃣ 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆. Sometimes things don’t go to plan. Pivoting with grace is part of the job—and life. Every cake, every challenge, every moment has brought me one step closer to the business I’ve built today. 💬 Which one resonates most with you? Or maybe pastry has taught 𝘆𝗼𝘂 something else? Let’s chat in the comments ⬇️ #pastrylife #bakinglessons #entrepreneurjourney #frenchpastry #pastrychef #cheftraining #safaricamps #remotebaking #frenchpastrychef #trainer
𝗟𝘂𝘅𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗲—𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿. ✨ When a guest checks out of your lodge or camp, the last flavor they experience is often dessert. That final bite can 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦 their memory—or make it forgettable. This is where thoughtful pastry consulting changes everything. 💡 From bespoke menus that reflect your location and culture, 🌿 To creative solutions using local ingredients in remote kitchens, 👨‍🍳 To training that brings lasting consistency and team confidence… It’s more than dessert. It’s your brand story—told on a plate. 📩 Let’s talk about how to make your pastry offerings unforgettable. Drop a comment or DM me! #pastryconsulting #guestexperience #secludedresorts #safaricamp #safarilodge #pastrychef #pastrytraining #cheftraining
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🥐✨ Quick Puff Pastry – No fuss, all flavor! 🥐✨ Quick Puff Pastry – No fuss, all flavor! Think puff pastry takes hours? Think again. This simplified version gives you beautiful, flaky layers—perfect for tarts, turnovers, or whatever you’re craving. 📌 Foolproof. Fast. Tested until perfect. Because good pastry shouldn’t cost you your whole afternoon (or end up in the bin). 👩‍🍳 Save it, try it, and never go back to store-bought again. #frenchpastry #puffpastry #pastryfromscratch
✨ Precision is the secret ingredient. Before yo ✨ Precision is the secret ingredient. Before you whip, mix or bake — weighing your ingredients is the real first step. 👩🏼‍🍳 Whether it’s a delicate French meringue or a simple cake batter, taking a few minutes to prepare and weigh each element will change your final result. It’s not just about technique. It’s about consistency, quality, and building solid foundations — every single time. That’s also why I always use grams, not cups. Because when accuracy matters, volume just isn’t enough. In French pastry, we don’t guess. We measure. We master. 💪🏼 Have you ever skipped this step and regretted it? 😅👇 Let me know in the comments! #frenchpastry #pastrytips #pastryskills #weighyouringredients #bakingbasics #professionalpastry #precisionmatters #pastryconsultant #hospitalitytraining #frenchdesserts
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗮 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗠𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 & 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 ✨ Over the years, I’ve realized that baking is more than just recipes and techniques—it’s a whole journey. A mirror of the lessons we live, the doubts we overcome, and the joy we create (and share). Here’s what the kitchen has taught me: 1️⃣ 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲. Whether it’s mastering a technique or building a business, nothing great happens overnight. 2️⃣ 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. In pastry—and in life—it often knows the way before your brain does. 3️⃣ 𝗜𝗳 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝘁... 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘁. I didn’t find my dream job—I built it from scratch (just like a pâte sucrée 😉). 4️⃣ 𝗔 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵. Looks matter, yes—but it’s what’s inside that keeps people coming back. 5️⃣ 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱. Stressful? A bit. Fulfilling? A LOT. 6️⃣ 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵. There’s real joy in seeing someone light up with the first bite. 7️⃣ 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆. Sometimes things don’t go to plan. Pivoting with grace is part of the job—and life. Every cake, every challenge, every moment has brought me one step closer to the business I’ve built today. 💬 Which one resonates most with you? Or maybe pastry has taught 𝘆𝗼𝘂 something else? Let’s chat in the comments ⬇️ #pastrylife #bakinglessons #entrepreneurjourney #frenchpastry #pastrychef #cheftraining #safaricamps #remotebaking #frenchpastrychef #trainer
𝗟𝘂𝘅𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗲—𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿. ✨ When a guest checks out of your lodge or camp, the last flavor they experience is often dessert. That final bite can 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦 their memory—or make it forgettable. This is where thoughtful pastry consulting changes everything. 💡 From bespoke menus that reflect your location and culture, 🌿 To creative solutions using local ingredients in remote kitchens, 👨‍🍳 To training that brings lasting consistency and team confidence… It’s more than dessert. It’s your brand story—told on a plate. 📩 Let’s talk about how to make your pastry offerings unforgettable. Drop a comment or DM me! #pastryconsulting #guestexperience #secludedresorts #safaricamp #safarilodge #pastrychef #pastrytraining #cheftraining
𝗟𝘂𝘅𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗲—𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿. ✨ When a guest checks out of your lodge or camp, the last flavor they experience is often dessert. That final bite can 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦 their memory—or make it forgettable. This is where thoughtful pastry consulting changes everything. 💡 From bespoke menus that reflect your location and culture, 🌿 To creative solutions using local ingredients in remote kitchens, 👨‍🍳 To training that brings lasting consistency and team confidence… It’s more than dessert. It’s your brand story—told on a plate. 📩 Let’s talk about how to make your pastry offerings unforgettable. Drop a comment or DM me! #pastryconsulting #guestexperience #secludedresorts #safaricamp #safarilodge #pastrychef #pastrytraining #cheftraining
✨ 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗶𝗽 ✨ 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀? 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽. Before you even start piping choux, meringue, or buttercream — take a second to prep it right. 💡 Use a 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝘂𝗽 to hold your piping bag in place. It gives you both hands free to pour your mix, keeps the outside clean, and makes the whole process smoother. It’s a small step… But once you try it, you’ll never go back. 👩🏼‍🍳 I use this method every day, from classic French pastry recipes to more creative projects. Have you tried it yet? 👇 Let me know in the comments or tag me if it helped! #pastrytips #frenchpastry #professionalbaking #pipingbag #bakingbasics #chouxpastry #meringue #pastryconsulting #pastryskills #cleanprep
🍓 The taste of summer, the elegance of traditio 🍓 The taste of summer, the elegance of tradition… This is my take on the classic 𝙵̲𝚛̲𝚊̲𝚒̲𝚜̲𝚒̲𝚎̲𝚛̲: ✨ light 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲 ✨ smooth 𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 (pastry cream + whipped cream) ✨ fresh, juicy 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 ✨ and a touch of 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘇𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻 to finish it beautifully. Every bite is delicate, fruity, and nostalgic — just the way it should be. 🎥 Watch how it all comes together in the video 📖 And find the 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱𝘴 now on the blog! #fraisier #frenchpastry #strawberrycake #pastryrecipe #diplomatecream #classicdessert #frenchdesserts #summerdessert #genoise #patisseriefrancaise #pastryconsultant #hospitalitytraining
📦✈️ In remote resorts, every ingredient com 📦✈️ In remote resorts, every ingredient comes with a journey. That little lemon zest on a tart? If it’s flown in and only used once, it costs more than you think — in storage, waste, and logistics. That’s why in every training, I make sure new ingredients are: ✔️ Easy to reuse in several recipes ✔️ Adapted to your kitchen reality ✔️ A tool to spark creativity — not waste In a secluded location, pastry needs to be smart and flexible — not just beautiful. ✨ The goal? Less waste. More flavour. Empowered teams. Happy guests. #remoteresorts #pastrytraining #kitchentips #frenchpastry #hospitalityconsulting #menustrategy #sustainablekitchen #islandlife #lodgechef #pastrycreativity
🎉 Seasonal menus = Unforgettable guest experien 🎉 Seasonal menus = Unforgettable guest experiences! 🎂✨ Beyond birthdays and weddings, guests celebrate special moments all year long—Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year, Diwali, Christmas, Thanksgiving… and more. 💡 What’s on your menu for these key dates? Offering seasonal desserts isn’t just about adding a festive touch—it’s about creating emotional connections and making guests feel at home, no matter where they are. ✅ A unique experience = A lasting memory ✅ A well-crafted menu = A reason for guests to return ✅ Seasonal offerings = A signature touch that sets you apart ✨ Next time you wonder if you should create something special for these moments… the answer is YES! 💬 What’s one seasonal dessert your guests always love? Let’s inspire each other in the comments! 🍰👇 #SeasonalMenu #GuestExperience #LuxuryDining #PastryInnovation #MemorableMoments
Mastering the Lemon Meringue Tart 🍋 starts with Mastering the Lemon Meringue Tart 🍋 starts with the basics: a crisp tart shell, tangy lemon curd, and a light, glossy Italian meringue. But the magic? It’s all in the final touch. ✨ The way you pipe your meringue can completely transform your dessert. Elegant rosettes, rustic swirls, or dramatic peaks — the choice is yours. Once all the elements are in place, your creativity takes over. A classic recipe, yes — but with endless room for interpretation. Want a modern look? Play with piping tips, heights, and textures. That’s how you turn a signature into *your* signature. 🎥 Watch how I pipe mine — and imagine the possibilities for your own tart presentation. Don’t forget to save to bake your own from home 🍋 #LemonMeringueTart #FrenchPastry #TartDesign #MeringuePiping #DessertPresentation #PastryConsulting #PlatedDessert #ModernPastry #SignatureDessert #PastrySkills
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