Looking back, looking ahead

Shortbread assortment

As 2017 comes to a close, it's always fun to look back over the year and remember some of the goodies that came out of The French Tarte's kitchen.

As we contemplate the new year ahead, here are a few images for you, some from posts actually written and some from just playing around in the kitchen, trying a new thing or two.

Enjoy and Happy New Year!

Beer bread

Apricot croissant bites

Matcha raspberry hearts

Chocolate pecan babka

Ganache brownie bites

Cherry blueberry yogurt cake

Cheesy asparagus tomato pizza 

Classic dinner rolls

Peach blueberry galette

Ice cream quartet

Peach apricot jalousie

Petite almond croissant

Caramel pear apple tart

Autumn shortbread gift boxes

Chocolate cherry pecan clusters

Cheesy knot rolls

And last but not least, my latest in shortbread trials. Chock full of cran-chewy, almond-chunky, oat goodness with a lovely complement of subtle smooth white chocolate. I think I like these! 

Cranberry almond white chocolate shortbread

Here's to a year of health, contentment, good times with family and friends and, of course many new adventures in baking. Cheers!