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Thursday, 11 August 2016

Best Desserts in Geneva 2016 - 3rd quarter

This post normally celebrates my favourite desserts from a cafe/bakery/pastry shop in the Geneva region. I have only documented delicacies here that I have tried personally (and many times).

For this quarter, the choice of cakes is tiny but equally fabulous. The cakes in Jean-Luc Guerraz are to die for and for my birthday I ordered my cake there.

 The Fraisier is a classic French cake. It is an incredibly pretty and summery cake, made with a base of Génoise sponge split in half and brushed with kirsch liqueur. Then it is filled with delicious fresh strawberries and crème pâtissière.

The Jean-Luc Guerraz cake shop is located on the other side of the Swiss border in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, a French commune located 10 km from Geneva. Many cross-border workers live in Saint-Julien and it is a small town where Genevans like to shop.

Jean -Luc Guerraz
Grande-Rue 16
74160 St Julien-France
Tel.: +33 4 50 49 10 99




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30 comments:

  1. thecuecard11 August 2016 at 00:07

    How scrumptious! I would like to try the the Fraisier cake. Wow!

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    1. The Reader's Tales12 August 2016 at 06:29

      The minute I saw this beautiful cake in the pastry shop, I wanted it to be my birthday cake. This cake is delicious. The flavours are amazing together, exquisite....You would have liked....
      Oh and thank you so much for sticking around, Susan.

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  2. Chantal G.11 August 2016 at 03:51

    Bonsoir ma belle! Ce Fraisier a l'air vraiment  délicieux et raffiné. Très belle découverte, je ne connaissais pas ce Pâtissier. Merci pour le tuyau. Gros bisous Chantal <33

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    1. The Reader's Tales12 August 2016 at 06:32

      Guerraz mérite vraiment d'être découvert ! C'est un super pâtissier, les gâteaux sont fins et délicieux à des prix très raisonnables...La pâtisserie est située en plein coeur de St-Julien. Je te suggère d'aller les samedis matin, tu auras plusieurs choix de gâteaux. Bon weekend  Chantal.

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  3. Pedro Coimbra11 August 2016 at 04:59

    Fiquei a salivar.
    Vou comer um bolo!

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  4. Charles11 August 2016 at 15:36

    What a gorgeous looking cake! I've a weakness for strawberries and chocolate. I just licked the screen

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    1. The Reader's Tales12 August 2016 at 06:34

      Oh really?? Well Charles, in that case we are two.  I’m not the only one who licks the computer screen. Thanks

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  5. Monica11 August 2016 at 19:14

    Love these posts of yours. Hope you had a great birthday! I see it was very delicious and sweet. : )

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    1. The Reader's Tales12 August 2016 at 06:37

      Monica I had a fantastic Bday but it was not a sweet/sugary birthday.
      The cakes you see here are what the shop offers. This article talks about the best pastry not my birthday party. Thank you.

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  6. Linda11 August 2016 at 22:57

    The cake looks gorgeous and mouthwatering! I hope your birthday was fantastic, you deserve to be happy. :)

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    1. The Reader's Tales12 August 2016 at 06:44

      I am a happy person ;-) Thank you for visiting my blog! 

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  7. The Yum List11 August 2016 at 23:25

    Beautifully decorated - I think that simple adornment is usually the most effective. Happy birthday! xo

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    1. The Reader's Tales12 August 2016 at 06:46

      Thank you dear Monica :) You know, I wanted a simple cake decorating. The cake is covered partly with white marzipan, white and black chocolate flowers and written "Happy Birthday" That's it. No artificial taste and without colorful frosting. Have a lovely weekend ahead.

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  8. Judy Krueger12 August 2016 at 07:34

    We have a local bakery that I love. I have not been eating sugar for a couple months but my birthday is next week and I will go there for my favorite: Chocolate cake. As always your photos are stunning!

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    1. The Reader's Tales12 August 2016 at 13:06

      That is great Judy. I hope you have a fabulous anniversary. I do not like chocolate, but I adore dark chocolate cakes. Happy weekend ahead :-)

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  9. Taís 12 August 2016 at 22:54

    It looks yummmyy!!! I wish I could have a slice of it ♥ beautiful cake!

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  10. Jen Hsieh13 August 2016 at 14:43

    I drooled a little just reading about and looking at photos of that cake. I'll take 100!

    JennifHsieh

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    1. The Reader's Tales13 August 2016 at 18:10

      Ahahaha...You know Jen, I drool all the time when I go to Guerraz.

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  11. Portugalredecouvertes13 August 2016 at 16:10

    Quelle tentation! les fraisiers mais avec des framboises, sont aussi délicieux :) difficile de resister à l'appel de ces couleurs qui cachent des calories si gourmandes :)))
    bon weekend
    Angie

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    1. The Reader's Tales13 August 2016 at 18:28

      Angie, ce qui fait vraiment grossir c'est la nourriture industrielle, le grignotage, une vie sédentaire, les régimes miracles et comment on mange. Les Japonais disent qu'il faut toujours avoir un soupçon de faim, être satisfait plutôt que plein...
      Bonne journée et merci de votre visite.

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  12. Gabrielle13 August 2016 at 19:27

    What a spectacularly delicious looking cake! I really like the image of you holding out the cake in front of you :) The Jean-Luc Guerraz cake shop sounds like a wonderful place to locate a tasty treat (or two!).

    aglassofice.com
    x

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    1. The Reader's Tales13 August 2016 at 20:07

      Hello Gaby ;-)) Since I discovered this cake shop, it became my favorite. Each cake is a treat. Happy weekend.

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  13. Kati13 August 2016 at 20:06

    Oh wow, what a feast for the eyes!

    -Kati

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  14. Cresta Bear15 August 2016 at 18:06

    It all looks positively yummy and I approve of your choice of birthday cake!

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    1. The Reader's Tales15 August 2016 at 21:35

      Yeah, a really delicious cake.
      It's a pleasure to have you here.

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  15. Caro *20 August 2016 at 22:53

    Ton article me met l'eau à la bouche !! Ce fraisier doit être délicieux ! Merci pour cette découverte, ce pâtissier gagne à être connu ! :)

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    1. The Reader's Tales21 August 2016 at 00:06

      Oui, je ne cesse de le recommander à tout mon entourage. C'est devenu notre pâtisserie préférée. Et comme St-Julien est juste à côté, on va régulièrement. Bises

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