Yule log 2023: An ode to Paris at Bo&Mie, including a Haussmannian log

Christmas is slowly taking hold in Paris, and it's now the turn of light to reign supreme. The capital lights up before our wondering eyes, and the festive spirit takes hold of us as we go in search of beautiful gift ideas to slip under the tree and delicacies to find on our festive tables. This enchanted time of year feels like a return to childhood, inviting us to care for our loved ones in a spirit of love, unity and sharing. That's the magic of Christmas.

For those with a sweet tooth, there's one highlight not to be missed: the tasting of the traditional Yule log. Every year in Paris, a fabulous ballet of gourmet delights awaits us with ever more original creations, delighting the eyes before the taste buds. And it's no secret that the best Parisian addresses compete with each other in creativity to offer us a unique Christmas while surprising our guests or hosts.

If you're looking for THE Yule log for Christmas Eve, why not take a trip to Bo&Mie and discover an ode to the capital? That's right, the spotlight is on Paris, echoing the city's hosting of the 2024 Olympic Games. To this end, the famous bakery is offering a spectacular signature log, the Paris Xmas, available in a limited edition of 150. It features a trompe-l'oeil in the shape of a Haussmann building surrounded by a chocolate ribbon. Just the thing for lovers of the City of Light!

In terms of flavor, this unusual creation is like 50 shades of vanilla: it features Pompona vanilla from Madagascar, Tahitensis vanilla from Indonesia and Planigolia vanilla from Papua. When tasted, you'll enjoy several variations of this spice. A creamy, airy mousse presents it in its rounder, more regressive notes, while a roasted creaminess adds a touch of character with more woody, comforting accents. A soft cookie and crunchy almond add the chewiness that balances out the textural interplay. This creation is therefore quite accessible to young and old children who like fairly mild flavors.

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For cocoa purists, however, you'll have to turn to Paris et la Chocolaterie, one of Bo&mie's three other Yule logs. It's made up of a fleur de Sao chocolate mousse with tangy accents, a grue de cacao crunch that brings that crunch we love so much, a creamy caramel and a soft caramel to soften that bitter cocoa taste, a Sacher cookie, all covered with a chocolate icing, fudge and caramel chantilly as well as dark chocolate tulles.

Looking for a change of scenery this holiday season? Take to the seaside with Paname des Caraïbes (they were definitely inspired!), a creation that pays tribute to the cosmopolitan dimension of the capital. This lively creation features fruity, exotic flavors in a spicy mango and pineapple confit, with a lime and Java pepper ganache and a lime and semi-confit lemon zest gel for a touch of tangy freshness. And to add chewiness, a curable echoes sandy beaches, as does a mirliton cookie. Of the entire collection, this seems to us to be the lightest, which is no mean detail when it comes to closing a hearty Christmas banquet.

Finally, for pistachio aficionados, the "Une Pistache à Paris" log respects the natural flavor of the famous dried fruit. Gone is the "marzipan" effect: here, the pistachio is found in turn in a soft cookie, a crisp, a light skimmed pastry, a cream and a praline. To top it all off, whole pistachios are sprinkled over the log for decoration. This is no half measure, so if you're getting together with pistachio lovers, this creation is sure to hit the spot.

The entire collection is available in individual, 4- and 6-person formats, with the exception of the signature log, which is designed to delight 10 to 12 people.