12 May 2025

Mocha Monday

A trio of mini desserts: a Mother's Day Café Gourmand

Above: an espresso takes a back seat to crème brûlée, a crumbly pastry, a scoop of salted butter caramel ice cream

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For those with a sweet tooth the Café Gourmand, often mistakenly passed over as "gourmet coffee," is a welcome sight on any menu. It's that delightful after-meal espresso served with at least three mini desserts posing as one. A unique French coffee-plus-sweet pairing concept, it's perfect for sharing, or just sampling some of the day’s desserts without going overboard on sugar. - BPJ

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Fête des Mères / Mothers Day in France 2025:

Sunday May 25

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