A Superhero 4th Birthday!

PB&J and Earl Grey Macarons (photograph courtesy of design3rd)

design3rd was planning a Superhero themed 4th Birthday party for her son.  She ordered 3 dozen macarons from me in superhero red and blue.  She used it as part of the Dessert Table that she painstakingly created with numerous DIY activities.  Doesn't it look amazing?

Dessert Table and photograph by design3rd

Superhero Macs - resting, baked, sandwiching and all packed up

 Hopefully everyone enjoyed the macarons...especially the birthday boy!

Creme Fraiche Parfait

 





































Creme Fraiche Parfait
Blueberry Confit // Basil Sorbet
Blueberry Paper // Basil Syrup 
Shortbread Crumble // Micro Basil

I'll be offering this on the menu soon...just after I return from my much needed vacation! :)

Savory Madeleines

Parmesan, Garlic & Chive Madeleines, Chive Blossom

I've definitely been venturing into the savory side a little more than usual during the past few weeks.  Although these madeleines are baked goods, they aren't the conventional little sweets you would expect.  I've altered my go-to madeleine recipe by omitting half the sugar, infusing garlic and adding parmesan and chives.  Like all madeleines, they are best served warm, however, the crisp edges hold up fairly well for a day.

Parmesan, Garlic & Chive Madeleines

5 oz           Butter
3 cloves    Garlic, smashed

3                Eggs
2.5 oz        Sugar
 
5 oz           AP
2 t              Baking Powder
1 1/2 t        Salt
6 oz           Grated Parmesan

1/2 bunch  Chives, chopped

Melt butter with garlic, steep for 10 minutes
Strain, reserve butter and discard garlic
In a mixer, whip eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy
Add dry ingredients, mix only until combined
Add melted butter in a steady stream while mixing
Add chives, mix until distributed among batter
Store batter in a piping bag
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours 
Pipe into greased molds 
Bake at 375 F for 4-10 minutes depending on the size of your molds
Serve warm