The Manon Sucré has finally arrived! This is a speciality praliné that we only offer 2-3 times per year. It is one of those special treats that you simply should not miss. For those of you who are not familiar…
Marron glacé, or candied chestnuts, are a tradition that dates back 15th or 16th centuries.
I think owning a candy store has me often thinking… “How did we come up with this type of candy, or what is the origin of a particular chocolate?” Many of the types chocolates found in our boutique originated in…
It never ceases to amaze me how time flies. This applies to personal as well as business experiences. In September 2021, The Frenchman’s Corner will celebrate its 20th Anniversary. Marc Ast, the boutique’s founder, started The Frenchman’s Corner as a…
The Frenchman’s Corner is ready to help you with all of your Valentine’s chocolates needs. We have several different sizes of pre-packed heart boxes, including the adorable Heart of Hearts that includes (3) Neuhaus chocolates. We also have Love Letters boxes…
https://thefrenchmanscorner.com/product/kuchmeister-luxury-marzipan-stollen/The holiday season offers us the chance to enjoy many traditions. These traditions vary greatly from one culture to another. One of the these traditions, during Advent, is the stollen. A stollen is a type of sweet bread that originates…
There are so many different dessert and treat options for the holidays around the world. Cookies, pastries, chocolates and sweet breads are all popular options. From Italy, we have one option that is said to be about 500 years old,…
Well, 2020 has certainly been a trying time for all of us. I don’t think there will be anyone who will not be happy to see this year behind us. In some ways, this year has seemed to linger on forever while in other ways, the year has seemed to fly by us all.
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.