Making “Feuilletine Buche”

Approaching Christmas we thought that the latest class at Le Petit Paris would be perfect, being their Feuilletine Buche (similar to a chocolate log cake), and today for the first time Margaret joined me. This class was more of a “watching” one, with very little for us to actually do, so a bit less fun than many. On the other hand we came home with two chocolate log cakes ready for Christmas!

The cake has a chocolate mousse center (frozen during making so it’s easier to handle) with almond sponge base with a crunchy “Feuilletine” filling, all coated in a shiny chocolate glaze. Here are photos during the making …

Winter Garden Christmas Golf Cart Parade 2025

Almost traditional now, the Winter Garden Christmas Golf Cart Parade staged across the road from where we live, and I walked over to take preview photos of the carts before it got dark … here are photos of most of them:

I separated out these photos of the three golf cart Muppets Christmas Carol design, by our friends John & Jamie and their neighbors – I’m very happy to say that they won the prize, too!

During the actual parade, I took video …