Zest & Crumbs

NYC, 20 Years Later

February 2, 2026

Last month marked twenty years since I first stepped foot in New York City. I still remember walking out of the airport for the first time and feeling an unexpected sense of peace, mixed with excitement but, strangely, not nerves. Just a quiet ...

Christmas at Brooklyn Tabernacle

December 29, 2025

I love Christmas in New York City. It is unlike anywhere else. The lights, the decorations, the markets, the constant movement. It is beautiful, exciting, and at times overwhelming. Over the years, I have learned that while I love the festive ...

Back to Zest: A Fresh Perspective After a Pause

September 24, 2025

Bonjour and welcome back It’s been a little while… my last post was in February 2021. Since then, life has been quite full. My day job became busier than I expected and I’ve been working on a started business on the side (stay ...

French King Cake

January 13, 2021

In France, starting from Early January, you can find in most bakeries the beloved King Cake called Galette des Rois. There are two popular versions. Today I am sharing the frangipane version of the King Cake. Traditionally, eaten to celebrate ...