Today, marrons glacés, are still made in their simplest form, as glazed chestnuts, but may also be used as for creme de marrons, an ingredient in other confections. In either form, the marron glacé is a delicacy that is still enjoyed in areas where chestnuts can be found.
It’s summertime and a time of the year when people normally spend more time outdoors. There is always lots of gardening to do, recreational activities to engage in and barbecues or picnics to attend. This is the time of the year when we probably eat outside more than any other time of the year.
Gelato tends to be creamier and silkier to the palate than ice cream. This is because it is made mostly with milk instead of cream, therefore, it usually only has about 4-6% butterfat, where ice cream tends to have a 17-25% butterfat content.
This Sunday is the day that we remember and recognize our mothers and those special women who have always stood by us throughout our lives.
We all are focused on COVID-19 right now and rightly so, however, Easter is right around the corner. We would like to let our patrons know that we are fully stocked for the Easter holiday. We are adding most of our Easter specific offerings to our online store on our website, thefrenchmanscorner.com.
Given all of the concern surrounding the Novel Coronavirus-19, we wanted to let our patrons know that we understand your concern about going out in public. This is a new experience for all of us since there has not been…
We are ready to help you to surprise your loved one with a beautiful box of chocolates. Most pre-packed items are available to order online through our website and have it shipped** or for pickup in the store. As in the past, The Frenchman’s Corner will be open extended hours on Friday, February 14th, until at least 8pm.
For those of you do are not familiar with the Manon Sucre, they come in two different flavors: Vanilla and Coffee.
With the advent of Christianity and the changes in heating and cooking technologies, the tradition of the Yule Log changed from burning a large log to baking a dessert the resembles a log. The first Yule Log, Büche de Noël, recipe appeared in the 1600’s.