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A Decadent Dessert -Ch. de Vaux-le-Vicomte,watercolor, sold, 5.5" x 7.5" on ETSY

The pictures and setting are utterly lush and truely decadent - just as good as a visit to the chateau. I was inspired to do my version of this heavenly line-up of L'ile flotante -floating island with pink pralines and green tea custard.

The inside is every bit as yummy as the cover: Decadent Desserts: Recipes from Chateau Vaux-le-Vicomte.

The kitchens are downstairs at the chateau - I shot these pieces montees of fruit and macarons - click for a better look!

Here's a model of an old dessert, decorated with architectural details.

And stacks of brass molds to make even more desserts.
Plus a life size tableau of a cook preparing the meal...
This is the author of Decadent Desserts and resident owner of the chateau, Countess Cristina de Vogüé. It's hard to believe even a cracker crosses her lips much less the fabulous creations inside her cookbook. Note the countess is wearing an apron with the chateau's symbol, l'ecqureuil or squirrel.
Ah to be a countess and reside here. It must be a lot of work I suppose...
If you visit Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte on a spring and summer weekend, you may catch their special candle light dinners well worth attending.