this is the first of a new series; a recommendation of products and services that I love, which I hope you will too.
“French word used to describe small crockery, kitchen utensils and furniture toys a child uses when pretending to be a cook or serving afternoon tea to friends or, a light, “no fuss” meal”
Run by Claire, a cordon bleu trained patisserie chef, La Dinette make and sell the nicest macarons that I have ever tasted, as well as the perhaps less well known cannelés (or to use their full title, Cannelés de Bordeaux). the macarons are gluten and artificial colouring free and clearly (beautifully) made by hand. soft yet crisp and a little chewy. the kind of delicious that makes you want another, but so perfectly made that you are sated after only a few. pale pastel colours, so gorgeous that you don’t want to eat them, but as soon as you take a bite, you are so glad you did. the cannelés on the other hand, aren’t delicate at all. they are crispy and custardy and equally perfect with a cup of coffee or a glass of champagne.
I think they would make a lovely present for a new mum, or ordered en masse for a birthday party or naming party. both the macarons and cannelés can be sent anywhere in the UK and arrive beautifully packaged in brown boxes; simple but incredibly appealing. I plan to start sending them to all my mum-to-be friends as soon as I get word that they’ve given birth. I can’t think of many other things that I could receive in the post that I’d like more after labour.
Claire has very generously offered a promotion to .the little pip. readers. enter PIP20 to receive a 20% discount on any online shop order, or direct order for weddings and catering when you mention .the little pip. The code is good until 30 June 2013.
Thanks to La Dinette for providing me with a review box of macarons and cannelés. All words and opinions my own. Find details of my sponsorship policy here
I just ordered some of these for some friends of mine, so thank for the recommendation!