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A Soufflé of Suspicion, the second book in the French Bistro Mystery series by Daryl Wood Gerber, pulled me in with its charming cover and then kept me turning pages until the very last word was read! The protagonist, Mimi Rousseau, owns both Bistro Rousseau and Maison Rousseau, the inn next to her bistro. All I can say is Mimi is extremely fortunate with her location, location, location! Set in Napa Valley, the author paints a gorgeous picture with words, describing views, tastes, and sounds, so that the reader will feel like they’ve been on vacation… except for the murder. When the Sweet Treats Festival organizer is murdered, Mimi finds herself pulled into helping solve the crime. The victim was Mimi’s chef’s sister and the festival is being held at Maison Rousseau. There are plenty of suspects to keep the reader guessing, including the victim’s abandoned husband who runs a chicken farm. The twists and turns of the plot kept me guessing and just when I thought I had it figured out, another twist changed my mind.

In addition to great story-telling, I love the way Ms. Gerber develops her characters. Mimi is kindhearted, treating her employees like family. It is refreshing to see the caring interaction she has with each of them. I also greatly enjoyed how Mimi’s relationship is blossoming with Nash. She’s had some emotional hurdles to overcome in her past, but the author allows Mimi to grow like a real person would which makes her relatable. I look forward to reading more in this highly entertaining series!

I am always amazed at the amount of recipes Ms. Gerber provides with her books and A Soufflé of Suspicion is no exception. Her mouthwatering French dishes are well written with easy to follow directions so I didn’t feel intimidated. I have never made a soufflé so I opted to challenge myself and try the ­­­­­­­­­­­­­Soufflé à l’Orange. First off I liked that this recipe makes small, manageable portions. The airy, pillow-y souffle isn’t overly sweet and the orange flavor isn’t overpowering. I loved the lightness of the dessert and the added crunch of buttery sugar around the edges provided some additional texture. The only downside to soufflés in general (if you want to call it that) is once you take them from the oven, it will start deflating immediately. I felt the need to eat it right away and enjoy the airiness… but I didn’t mind at all and instead, whipped up another batch the next evening for dessert! 

Amazon Synopsis

The buoyant mood at Bistro Rousseau deflates when Chef Camille’s sister, Renee, turns up dead in the chef’s kitchen, and Mimi Rousseau must tease the real killer out of a mélange of menacing characters.

Crush Week in Nouvelle Vie is a madhouse—in a good way. Tourists pour into town for the pressing of the Napa Valley’s world-renowned grapes and all the town’s businesses get a nice lift, including Bistro and Maison Rousseau. Mimi is raising the ante this year with a Sweet Treats Festival, a wonderland of croissants, cakes, tarts, and soufflés crafted with expert care by the area’s top talents. 

Chef Camille’s sister Renee is managing the festival with a cast-iron fist, upsetting everyone, including her sister. Which is bad for Camille when Renee turns up dead in the chef’s kitchen. Mimi is still building her business, so her first course of action is to whip up answers and catch the unsavory perpetrator before Camille takes a dusting and gets burned. 

 

 

 

 

A special thanks to Daryl Wood Gerber for providing a winner with a choice of either print or an e-book copy of A Deadly Éclair! Print copy is limited to U.S. residents only and ends Sunday, July 15, 2018 at 11:59 pm PST. Please use the Rafflecopter box located below to enter. The winner will be announced on this page and on Cinnamon & Sugar’s Facebook page, as well as notified by email (so check your spam folder!)  

 

 

 

 

 

Soufflé à l'Orange is an easy-to-make, airy dessert that isn't overly sweet. The added crunch of buttery sugar around the edges provides additional texture.

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Soufflé à l'Orange

From Mimi: Give me an orange, eggs, and sugar, and I can whip up a soufflé in minutes. That's why I love this particular soufflé. So easy. So quick. So delicious. I use triple sec in this recipe, but you could use any of your favorite orange-flavored liqueurs.

Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon butter, for ramekins
  • 1 teaspoon sugar, for ramekins
  • 1 orange for 1 teaspoon orange zest and 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons sugar, divided
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon triple sec
  • powdered sugar
Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees (F).

  2. Brush 2 (4-ounce) ramekins or 1 (8-ounce ramekin with 1 teaspoon soft butter, then coat with 1/2 teaspoon sugar each or 1 teaspoon for the larger ramekin. Pour out extra sugar. Set ramekins aside.

  3. Using a grater, grate the zest from the rind of an orange and reserve. 

  4. Separate the 2 eggs and toss out one of the yolks so you have 1 egg yolk in a bowl and 2 egg whites in another bowl. Whisk the egg yolk with 2 tablespoons sugar and the cornstarch until smooth. Whisk in the 2 tablespoons orange juice.

  5. Place the mixture in a saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add the orange zest and triple sec. Let this mixture cool.

  6. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Gradually add 2 teaspoons sugar and keep whisking until they form stiff peaks. Fold the egg whites into the orange mixture and then pour the mixture into the prepared ramekin(s). 

  7. Bake small ramekins for 15 - 17 minutes or bake the larger ramekin for 20 - 22 minutes, until soufflés are golden on top. 

  8. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.

Soufflé à l'Orange is an easy-to-make, airy dessert that isn't overly sweet. The added crunch of buttery sugar around the edges provides additional texture.

 

 

 

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Soufflé à l'Orange is an easy-to-make, airy dessert that isn't overly sweet. The added crunch of buttery sugar around the edges provides additional texture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Soufflé à l'Orange is an easy-to-make, airy dessert that isn't overly sweet. The added crunch of buttery sugar around the edges provides additional texture.

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55 thoughts on “Soufflé à l’Orange”

  2. The dessert recipe you posted looks oh so yummy! I never have success with souffles, but that isn’t going to stop me from trying the recipe. I prefer a print copy of a book over an ebook, but do use my Kindle often.

    • Nora-Adrienne, I was dirnking coffee when I read this and almost spit on my computer! LOL ~ Daryl

      Kim, great post. You did a super job with the soufflé! Yes, they do deflate quickly but still taste good. I find I get them ready right when we’re taking dishes off the table. People will wait! 🙂

      ~ Daryl

    • Nora-Adrienne, I was drinking coffee when I read this and almost spit on my computer! LOL ~ Daryl

      Kim, great post. You did a super job with the soufflé! Yes, they do deflate quickly but still taste good. I find I get them ready right when we’re taking dishes off the table. People will wait! 🙂

      ~ Daryl

  4. I like print books when there are recipes to try and e-books when there are no recipes.

  7. I love all thing orange and souffles are so much fun to make!
    If I were to win, I would like a print copy please.
    Thank you for the giveaway.

  10. I would love a print copy! I like the feel and smell of books ?. Thank you for the giveaway!

  11. If I were lucky enough to win, I’d love the print book. I love beautiful covers, can take a book with me easily and when finished, I can share it with my daughter and other reader friends to spread the word. And, I like having recipes in print too.

  12. I prefer print books. They look so pretty on my shelf as opposed to my digital shelf that I tend to forget about.

  16. I would love to win a print book. There’s nothing like holding a book and leaving all your troubles behind. For me it gives me a chance to envision the characters, storyline and where they are.

  19. I love you reviews. I have never tried to make a souffle yet, but this recipe is making me want to try.
    I use both the print and kindle version of books, but it is easier on a print version if I forget to put it on the table before I dose off.

  32. Because t is so difficult to read small letters in most prints, I prefer eBooks so I can enlarge the font to my reading level. I would love prints if they are in large print. Daryl is an exceptional writer so I would love to win in this giveaway! Thank you!
    teddi1961(at)arcemont(dot)com

  34. Would love a print copy…. I like e-books but if there isn’t electricity, I can curl up with a candle and read while everyone around me tries to figure out a form of entertainment because their electronics don’t work.. lol

  39. I would love to win this second book. I have read her first one and it was awesome. I can not wait to get the second one . She is a awesome author. I also love the cover on this second book. The first one was a big paperback and I will always keep it. She is the best.

  40. I’ve tried to love ebooks. I can only tolerate them if there’s no ther options lol. I love my paperbacks?

  41. Print please. Don’t do ebooks. I’m on computer enough Like to hold my books and turn pages at my speed.

  49. Would love to read in paperback. Thanks for the recipe. And the chance for the book

  50. I always prefer print books. For some reason reading on my Kindle I almost always fall asleep way too soon. Thank you so much for this chance.

  51. Although I use both, I do prefer the actual book in print. It’s some type of old-fashioned idea in my head, I’m actually holding that book in my hot little hands!

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