pasadena
is not all about
rose queens and debutantes
or
penny loafers and posh hotels
along the edges
nearing the fringe
bijouxs and the rippler (that's me)
inspired by
art & culture
the storied past of pasadena
more
underground than paseo
after hours than high tea
pop art than prep school
created an unexpected gem
THE CREPE BRULEE
in the tea salons of paris
transforms
to lust worthy
in the altier of bijouxs
bijouxs and the rippler
met at camp
and
instantly bonded over
immaculately curated bunk rooms
(think pendleton blankets, leather steamer trunks and vintage oil lamps)
and an
aversion to mingling
it was no surprise to learn
they both hail
from
pasadena
it was an instant friendship
bonding while breaking bread
not clear who said it first
but both agree
pasadena can be sexy
and hip
ahead of the curve
it just doesn't want everyone to know
now the secret is out
lynn and i have collaborated
on an amazing dessert
preppy handbook meets laduree
crepe brulee
(printable recipe)lynn gray of bijouxs is an artist in the kitchen
she brings a designer's palate to food
when the light casts like chiffon in my kitchen
i close my eyes
wandering my mind to the bijouxs studio
to watch
my simple dessert of crepes and custard
become art
