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Lesley Chesterman trained at the Institut de tourisme et d\u2019h\u00f4tellerie before becoming a professional pastry chef in Quebec and France. She made a name for herself as a restaurant critic for the daily newspaper The Gazette<\/em> (1999\u20132019) and as a radio columnist on ICI Premi\u00e8re, where she is still active. In 2018, she contributed to the production of the documentary 100 ans \u00e0 table<\/em>, about the history of gastronomy in Quebec, broadcast on T\u00e9l\u00e9-Qu\u00e9bec. In May 2025, she was named Commander of the Order of Montreal, the highest rank associated with this honour. She is the author of the books Chez Lesley<\/em> and Un week-end chez Lesley<\/em>. Her third book, En accord<\/em>, co-written with Jean Aubry, was published in the fall of 2025 by \u00c9ditions Cardinal. Lesley’s columns can be read on Lick my Plate<\/em>, her Substack page, and listened to on her podcast Salt Lick<\/em>.<\/p>\n “Each of these desserts has its own charm and ideal time to shine: the panna cotta with macerated strawberries requires a bit of planning, as it should be prepared the day before or early in the morning to be ready for supper. The semifreddo, refreshingly light, pairs beautifully with fresh fruit, a coulis, or even a chocolate sauce. As for the honey cake, it\u2019s perfect for an afternoon treat with a cup of tea or coffee \u2014 and it gets even better after a day of rest, so it\u2019s worth the wait before indulging. Grab your spoons\u2026 and enjoy your dessert!”.<\/em><\/p>\n – Lesley Chesterman<\/p>\n