“There were a thousand noises: spoons clattering, liquid being poured in glugs, a deep, unctuous bubbling from the stove. Heat blasted him… — Laura Madeleine Oven Copy Share Image
“A rich steam rose and he took a sip. Sweetness flooded his tongue, followed by cream, sugar, spices, chocolate finer than anything… — Laura Madeleine Flavors Copy Share Image
“Obediently, I squash into a corner with a glass of cider. A chalkboard menu declares that the special of the day is… — Laura Madeleine Cider Copy Share Image
“The towering stacks of profiteroles, the mille-feuille and champagne creams were banished in favor of the sweet and the simple; pans of… — Laura Madeleine Desserts Copy Share Image
“He tended to the ovens, but was allowed to help the other chefs for a few hours, warming butter and measuring out… — Laura Madeleine Assistance Copy Share Image
“Roses and violets from summer gardens, sun-drenched Sicilian lemons squeezed of their juice and mingled with juniper from the frozen north. Saffron… — Laura Madeleine Chocolate Copy Share Image
“Mahogany shelves lined the counters, stacked with glass bottles and jars, like something from a fairy tale. There were whole, plump roses… — Laura Madeleine Fairy tale Copy Share Image
“Squeezed into a corner, elbow to elbow, they drank cheap red wine and feasted on bread and oysters, straight from the paper.… — Laura Madeleine Food Copy Share Image
“I suggest some of this broth that Cook made for Mademoiselle,' came Patrice's muffled voice. 'A little Toulouse sausage, some cheese perhaps...'… — Laura Madeleine Bread and butter Copy Share Image
“As soon as he was out of sight, Gui pulled the macaron mixture towards him, and took a deep breath. He whipped… — Laura Madeleine Baking Copy Share Image
