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The French Chocolate ‘Sausage’ Mystery

Living in France – The French ‘Chocolate Sausage’ Mystery

On route to Paris a few weeks ago I was enjoying a dessert at the French Patisserie PAUL with my eldest son Thomas in Dubai International Airport, who casually asked with a cheeky smile, if I remembered the ‘chocolate sausage’ story? I laughed and said I did. Here is the ‘chocolate sausage’ story of when Thomas was only 9 years old and it was our first trip to France during Christmas 2009.

Annette Charlton

Annette lives with her family between their homes in France and Australia. She’s been featured in International magazines including French Property News, on numerous blogs and travel websites and appeared on ABC National Radio. You can connect on Instagram or Facebook.

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Macaron Day

Macaron Day is celebrated on 20 March every year and what a delicious celebration it is! These delectable little sweets are instantly synonymous with France and are now enjoyed throughout the world.

With a gentle crusty outside shell and soft ganache inside, they are just waiting to be bitten into. Sold by the millions each year, the macaron is worthy of its day of celebration.

Annette Charlton

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Gugelhupf Cake Recipe – An Alsace Classic

Gugelhupf Cake Recipe – An Alsace Classic Cake

Have you baked a Gugelhupf Cake? It’s a classic Alsace recipe and easy to bake. We often cook them around Christmas time when we’ve eaten enough Christmas fruit cake and want something different that’s easy to bake and that we can share with visitors.

I like a good rich fruit cake but it doesn’t take me long during the Christmas holidays to get sick of eating fruit cake. That’s when I dig around my pantry, pull out my Gugelhupf cake tin and marzipan and strap on my apron.

Annette Charlton