i give you this golden custard tart in exchange for a smile
Posted in food, yellow November 21st, 2008 by piablog

What could be better than warm custard on a grey day?

I always like to make a few batches of luscious creamy custard throughout the winter months and this delicious tart with poached pears and raspberries is a sophisticated twist on the simple dessert of custard and berries, made by our very own (blog)house kitchen guest, Aran

Couldn’t you just take a bite our of that beautiful tart right now? I could (by the way, i’ve already checked if Aran’s photos are edible and they are not).

So this weekend, my suggestion is that you make these golden custard tarts as I have no doubt they will send your spirits soaring. Click here for the recipe and more photos. If you must cheat you can buy custard (Aran you did not read that!) but I will tell you now – no store bought custard comes close to what it is like when you make it yourself. Therefore if you have never made custard then this weekend is the weekend to do so! says me.

Thanks for sharing your delicious tart with us Aran!

I hope you have all enjoyed this week in yellow. I know I have, and I do like the idea of hosting colour weeks so perhaps every now and then I shall incorporate this idea amongst my regular posts.

Meanwhile, a winter wind is blowing in big gusts across the canal, making le petit bateau sway and rock like it is out at sea. It’s a grey cold windy day out in Amsterdam, and I am very happy to be tucked up inside my little boat. I have put my sheepskin rug on my chair and turned the heaters up just a little extra. With ugg boots on my feet, and cup of hot tea in hand, I’m settling in for the afternoon and putting some ideas together for upcoming shoots. I’m also busy working on some special posts for next week! And I have been busy with My Heart Wanders. Oh I have so many wonderful things planned for you for the rest of this year, and even more coming for next year. It’s an exciting time here in the (blog)house!

Enjoy your weekend mes amis. Keep cosy and remember, if you need a hit of sunshine, you are always welcome back here to visit the yellow posts anytime. I’ll make sure there is one of Aran’s tarts for you straight out of the oven.

xx


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12 Comments

  1. nadia says

    I love how this looks on your blog! pia enjoy your day, i have no doubt that you have amazing things coming our way as you always do inspire us..me!

    enjoy!

    November 21st, 2008 | #

  2. aran says

    somehow my desserts fit perfectly in your blog pia. one day, one day… i see collaboration in the stars…. have a wonderful weekend! xo

    November 22nd, 2008 | #

  3. Courtney says

    Oh, yes, I wish her photos were edible too (because they always make me drool!)

    So looking forward to seeing more of My Heart Wanders and whatever else you have in store!

    Have a lovely and cozy weekend- with your sheepskin rug and hot tea! xx

    November 22nd, 2008 | #

  4. Maia says

    Love the light in these pictures. And I was just indulging in a fruit tart with blueberry custard on our very own cold winter morning here in Colorado!

    November 22nd, 2008 | #

  5. Annie says

    Oh, that tart looks yummy! Thank you for sharing and for all the yellow this week.

    November 22nd, 2008 | #

  6. French Boy says

    Miam, ça a l’air délicieux!

    November 22nd, 2008 | #

  7. Shannon says

    absolutely delicious! Thank you for keeping our spirits up while the weather turns cold!

    November 22nd, 2008 | #

  8. Anali says

    I loved the yellow! And thank you for the custard recipe. I just printed it. It’s sunny out here in Massachusetts, USA, but so windy that the wind chill is making it feel like it is close to zero degrees this morning. Time for some hot oatmeal and coffee!

    November 22nd, 2008 | #

  9. joanna says

    I love you blog! it looks fantastic. I noticed some cushions I printed a while back in one of your shoots. Great to see it photographed so beautifully. Keep up the beautiful work : )

    November 22nd, 2008 | #

  10. Mary-Laure says

    This week of yellow was a great idea. I love all shades of yellow, from pale butter to bright sunflowers.

    November 23rd, 2008 | #

  11. stephanie says

    I loved this week of yellow! That custard sounds delicious.

    November 24th, 2008 | #

  12. Esti says

    Whatever Aran photographs looks twice delicious… 🙂

    November 24th, 2008 | #


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