by Allison | Feb 22, 2023 | All recipes, Cocktails and Party Recipes
On Her Majesty’s Yacht Now that we’re firmly into the new year, it seems that not much has changed from the last where the intriguing lifestyle of the royals is concerned. Not even the striking and demonstrations here in Paris seem to distract us much from the...
by Allison | Dec 20, 2021 | All recipes, Cocktails and Party Recipes, Main Courses
Why I’m (Almost) a Grinch And…. (deep breath): the holidays are upon us. Putting it that way reminds me of a short story I used to read for public speaking competitions as a high school student, The Lottery. Spoiler alert: the last sentence of Shirley Jackson’s piece...
by Allison | Sep 7, 2021 | All recipes, Other First Courses, Soups and Salads
Summer Holidays in France You know that old expression “getting there is half the fun”? Well, if you’ve traveled in France, you know that’s the whole truth! Every summer, like many Parisians, we head to the south of France, le midi. Swimming in the azure waters of the...
by Allison | Aug 3, 2021 | All recipes, Main Courses
Still Time for Cherries! August is here! Much of Paris has emptied for the vacation season, but no matter where they’re spending their vacances, the French are still taking advantage of an extended cherry season. The fruit showed up late this year: with all the frost...
by Allison | Jun 8, 2021 | All recipes, Other First Courses, Side Dishes
A Sauce by Any Other Name A few weeks ago, I was leafing through some recipes that I used for my cooking classes way back when. I came across an old favorite, Asparagus with Mousseline Sauce and Hazelnuts. Yum! Asparagus is plentiful in Paris right now – both...
by Allison | May 4, 2021 | All recipes, Cocktails and Party Recipes, Soups and Salads
Culinary Mystery Solved! Once in a while, I get a message from a newsletter subscriber who is looking for a particular product or recipe they tried in Paris. A few years ago, I opened a message on my web site and found this one from a reader looking for a green pea...
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