Tartelette's Recent Articles

Wishing You A Happy New Year!

I started doing an "end of the year post" and then I stopped before I reached the end. When I started reading my archives for the year 2011 gone by, it became clear to me that it would be impossible... more
By Tartelette a few months ago

Salmon Bisque & A Pistachio Pear Gratin

I hope you all had a fantastic holiday weekend. We kept it low key having dinner with a good friend on Christmas Eve and with family on Sunday. Yesterday was spent with friends again over a light... more
By Tartelette a few months ago

From our family to yours, wishing you the most wonderful Christmas! P.S: there is still plenty of time for Santa to drop by... (details here) more
By Tartelette a few months ago

Baking Goodies & A Couple Of Books Giveaway!

I was this close to posting a new recipe when I started getting a flurry of email about Christmas cookies (baking time, shelf life, etc...). It made me realize that if I did not start on my own... more
By Tartelette a few months ago

Saying Goodbye & A Minute of Silence

Rene Fauconnier. My grandfather. August 19th 1910 - December 18th 2011. My grandfather was larger than life. At least within our family. His voice, his demeanor, his character commended respect but... more
By Tartelette a few months ago

Pain d’Epices - The Feeling Of Christmas

Every where I look right now, it seems that everyone is hands and elbows deep in Christmas baking, truffle rolling and cookie decorating. I wish I could say the same for our household. Every year, I... more
By Tartelette a few months ago

A Little Something A Little Different: A Festive Table

A few weeks ago, the lovely Camille from the very creative Camille Styles site asked me if I wanted to be part of her "12 Tastes of Christmas" series. I already knew the recipe I wanted to... more
By Tartelette a few months ago

Thin Apple Tart & Linguine With Scallops And Roasted Beets

My grandmother used to say "Sundays are good for apple tart". I have to agree, and add that any day is good for apple tart. But also, days begging for a warm embrace, a soft kiss and a little balm to... more
By Tartelette a few months ago

On the Sweet Side Of Life: An Engagement Session

Today is a sweet post of a different kind: some pictures of a recent engagement session I photographed for my friend Laura and her fiance, Alex. I know I have mentioned Laura a couple of times... more
By Tartelette a few months ago

Quinoa, Butternut Squash & Kale Salad And An Apple Cardamom Crisp

I hope everyone celebrating Thanksgiving had a wonderful time doing so. We surely did. The whole week was actually pretty darn good. It was rich in connections and reflections. The time spent in the... more
By Tartelette a few months ago

Giving Thanks: Mixed Nuts Tartelettes, Winter Greens & Squash Gratin and Tomatoes & Roasted Garlic Tartines.

This close to the American holiday of Thanksgiving, I figured it was high time I shared some of the eats that we will have with friends this coming Thursday. It's not all that we are preparing but... more
By Tartelette a few months ago

Pecan Brown Butter Cakes & A Roasted Vegetable Salad

Let me start this post by giving you some heads up, sort of housekeeping news if you will. The workshop that Clare and I are holding in May 2012 is indeed sold out. There is a waitlist so feel free... more
By Tartelette a few months ago

A Three Day - Food Photography Workshop…In Charleston, South Carolina!

**********************THE WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT!!!******************************** When I was in Seattle last month, Clare Barboza and I started comparing notes about the workshops and classes we... more
By Tartelette a few months ago

Sharing My work, My Passion: Los Angeles Photography Workshop…

As soon as I turned the key in the door, I could not help myself and let a corny "Honey, I'm home!" only to be met by my other two honeys...the pups. Then I remembered, B. had probably gone from his... more
By Tartelette a few months ago

Comforting Flavors: Coconut Soup With Red Kuri Squash and Shrimp and Lady Apple Cardamom Cake.

I have a tendency to always be cold. At least chilly. I like sweaters. I like scarves. Gloves. Hats. I like cold weather. I live in South Carolina where cold weather is...well...not that cold. It... more
By Tartelette a few months ago

Smoked Salmon, Fennel, Grape, Blue Cheese and Pecan Salad

Been away from home for the past ten days and although I have had a wonderful time getting work done, seeing friends and meeting new people, I am always very much itching to get back home to my... more
By Tartelette a few months ago

Acorn Squash & Sweet Potato Soup And "Basic To Brilliant Y’all" by Virginia Willis

If I had to pick my two most favorite months of the year in Charleston it would be October and February. The humidity finally drops some in October, giving us the ability to enjoy being out without... more
By Tartelette a few months ago

Lemon Salt Lemon Cupcakes And Portland Trip Part 3

Finally edited the last part of my trip to Portland a few weeks ago. I get lost in my memories of Portland every time I look at this last set. The day was jam packed with fun adventures...it kept my... more
By Tartelette a few months ago

Elderflower Cream Tartelettes & Portland Trip Part Two

Everytime I go through my pictures of Portland to write another post, I start looking online for airfares and rentals so B. and I can make our own memories there, armed with the few penciled down... more
By Tartelette a few months ago

Portland Part 1 & Honey Walnut Cake With Riesling Sabayon

A couple weeks ago I boarded a plane heading toward Portland, Oregon. I had no idea of what was ahead of me. I had no expectations either. I have learned that beside the ones I put on myself or my... more
By Tartelette a few months ago

Live Recipe Taps

RT @AYYSIAN: Pretending you're the host of a cooking show, when you're home alone cooking. view
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I need some food... But I don't feel like cooking view
Ain't shit here to eat.... Well in my eyes I don't feel like cooking #AceTweet view
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Frida's Fiestas: Recipes and Reminiscences of Life with Frida Kahlo (Hardcover): In the tradition of the best-se... http://t.co/J24Rss1z view
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@iHeartRiyah yeah, cut em up and cook them separate from the sauce..if u have an email I could def send a recipe, its cheap too! view
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Fancy some stuffed squid and rice noodles? Here's a delicious recipe to try! http://t.co/qbu6cRHA view