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After a joyful summer, I’m finding comfort in the familiar rhythm of home again. In this slow living day, I bring fresh flowers into the house, light incense, bake a fig and plum tart, deep clean and restock our essentials with care. I also share a glimpse of the beautiful Atelier Vime book, a celebration of timeless French design and craftsmanship. This gentle return to routine is a reminder that happiness often lies in the smallest daily rituals that make a house feel like home.

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Mariage Frères "Vert Provance" tea : https://www.mariagefreres.com/fr/vert...
Astier de Villatte "Stockholm" incense : https://www.astierdevillatte.com/fr/b...
Astier de Villatte "clover" incense holder : https://www.astierdevillatte.com/fr/p...

FIG, PLUM & ALMOND TART RECIPE -
For the homemade shortcrust pastry (you can buy it ready-made, but homemade is always better):
½ cup (100 g) sugar (brown cane sugar works beautifully)
1 egg
2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour (organic if possible)
7 tbsp (100 g) unsalted butter, softened
Zest of 1 lemon (optional)

*For the almond filling:
1 egg
⅓ cup + 1 tbsp (80 g) powdered sugar
1 cup (100 g) almond flour (ground almonds)
6 tbsp + 1 tsp (90 g) unsalted butter, softened

*Preparation
Make the pastry
Take the butter out ahead of time to let it soften.
Whisk together the egg and sugar.
On a floured surface, place the flour and make a well in the center. Add the egg-sugar mixture, then the softened butter.
Bring everything together into a dough ball. Roll out with a rolling pin (rolling between two sheets of parchment paper makes it easier).
Line a 28 cm / 11-inch tart pan with the dough. Prick the base with a fork and chill in the fridge while you prepare the filling.
Make the almond filling
In a bowl, mix the powdered sugar, almond flour, egg, and butter. Use a fork to blend until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the tart
Spread the almond cream evenly over the chilled pastry base.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Slice fresh figs into wedges and arrange them decoratively on top.
Bake & enjoy
Bake for about 25 minutes, until golden.
Serve warm or at room temperature.


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