Julia Child, an incredible chef, was known for introducing American TV audiences to French cuisine. This is why, when she brought île flottante — which translates to "floating island" dessert — to U.S ...

A Strawberry Floating Island, according to the BHG recipe, consists of poached meringues and strawberries floating in custard. Alexis starts by beating egg whites, sugar, and a pinch of salt, until ...

After years of neglect, a beloved French dessert has come back. Ile flottante -- floating island -- has an elemental quality: Soft, milk-poached meringues float on a sea of creme anglaise (vanilla ...

Besides the mystical ruins of Machu Picchu, tourists to Peru are often drawn to the floating islands of Puno, a man-made archipelago in Lake Titicaca with a thousand year history. They are impressive.

Île flottante, or floating island, is a classic French dessert featuring custard topped with meringue and caramel. Still under the influence of the old country, it is time to feature another dessert, ...