London | Nordic Bakery

Nordic Bakery in London has this rustic, no-frills ambience that I love for spending a peaceful afternoon. You'll see Japanese women chatting away softly and bohemians on their laptops. Their pastry case is nothing like your usual pain au chocolat or biscotti - think lox sandwiches, rye bread and curious savory pies. Would love to try their cinnamon buns and other Scandinavian goodies when I return.

I tried their rustic oatmeal cookie that was sticky and crunchy with nuts and raisins. Accompanied with a short latte. Also love the mellow blue tray they served it on.

Went back recently in March and had a good mocha. Also featuring Lola's cupcakes (red velvet, peanut butter, oreo and vanilla) which we sneaked in from Selfridges :P 

New York | Boulud Sud

The girls and I dined at Boulud Sud for Restaurant Week - we were all rather underwhelmed by the food and the service. Having been to Maison Boulud and other Daniel Boulud establishments, we held our expectations too high. Maybe it was due to Restaurant Week, but nonetheless, would not be going back any time soon.

Chocolate macarons tasted more like fudge cookies. Friend gave up after a bite or two.

Grapefruit mousse. Nicely presented and light.

We had room for Lady M afterwards...Green Tea, Chocolate Banana and Original.

Why not end with a macchiato from Tarallucci e Vino?

Modena | Osteria Francescana

Modena, Italy

30 November 2012

Grissini, foccaccia and other Italian breads

Aulla with frozen Carpione

Risotto where the river meets the sea

Saba lacquered Adriatic eel

Tortellini in brodo five ways

Think Green

Hunting the pidgeon

Camouflage: a hare in the woods

Leaves

Oops! Broken Fruit pie

Petit fours

Philly | White Dog Cafe

Whole Wheat Pancakes - Meyer Lemon Curd, Blood Orange Syrup, Toasted Almonds 

Philly | A.Kitchen

Sidewalks of Rittenhouse Square.

Homemade English Muffin, Bon Maman Confiture, Scrambled Eggs and a cup of OJ.

Paris | Chez L'ami Jean (1)

Hello Chef Jean!

The restaurant was PACKED. We were squished into a very cosy corner. A little too cosy, perhaps.

A rather cute menu.

Veggie and Foie Soup that was way too salty.

Veal with some edible flowers of course.

Fish Dish 1

Fish Dish 2

Unexpectedly modern display of mini Creme Puffs/Paris Brests. Krug Room desserts?

Last but not least, my downfall. Rice Pudding was phenomenal. Salted Caramel Cream and raisins topped it off.

Lyon | La mère Brazier

 Foie Gras Cubes and Sesame sticks.

 Sweet corn gazpacho.

 Salty veg soup with pieces of lamb.

Filet de Sole de Petit Bateau au Beurre de Caviar, Purée de Pomme de Terre à l’Huile d’Olive

Carré d’Agneau Allaiton, Concassé de Tomates au Gingembre, Jus à la Sarriette et Huile aux Condiments

Best Madeleine ever. Honey goat cheese ice cream.

Citrus dessert.