Dark and Stormy
Spice up your late winter evening with this story about my visit to Her Majesty’s Yacht and a recipe for Dark and Stormy, the Royal Navy’s favorite tipple.
Hi! I’m Allison, and I’m an Edutainer working in French food, culture, history, and art. If you’re a gastro-curious traveler or learner, I’m here to show you the A to Z of French food and culture!
Scallops with Champagne Cream Sauce
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...
Scallops with Champagne Cream Sauce
A favorite recipe from my holiday repertoire: Scallops with Champagne Cream Sauce. Will this become your favorite, too?
Figs with Chèvre and Vanilla
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...
Figs with Chèvre and Vanilla
Got the back-to-school blues? Figs with Chèvre and Vanilla is my go-to recipe for this time of year. Click through to get it!
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Pan-Roasted Duck Breast with Cherries
Cherry season: a song, or a plethora of French recipe options? It’s both! Click through to the article to discover more French culture and a delicious recipe using flavorful cherries.
Asparagus with Mousseline Sauce and Hazelnuts
The French often prepare white or green asparagus with a mousseline sauce. Velvety and light, it’s the perfect complement to this spring vegetable.
Chilled Green Pea Soup with Cumin and Pistachios
Culinary mystery solved! Here’s my adaptation of a Parisian restaurant’s chilled soup that changed a former fighter pilot’s life. Find the recipe here!
Basque Burnt Cheesecake
You’ve never heard of Nanda Fernandez Brédillard? How about Julia Child? Read more about the upcoming documentary on Julia Child, and find this recipe for Basque Burnt Cheesecake!
Salt Cod and Potato Gratin
If you’ve never used salt cod in recipes, you’re missing out! My recipe for Salt Cod and Potato Gratin or Brandade Parmentière is a favorite in Paris. Find out what makes it so Parisian by reading here!
Anchovy and Red Pesto Pinwheels
Do you like French comedies? This movie, C’est La Vie, features a beloved French actor and a host of hilarious caterers who are all working a wedding at a French chateau.
Grandma’s Chocolate Mousse
Are you a chocolate mousse connoisseur? This easy and nostalgic recipe comes from the darling of eastern Parisian bakers. It’s also what the French call “regressif” – find out more!
Boudin Blanc with Mushrooms
Traditionally associated with the Christmas and New Year’s holidays in France, boudin blanc is the perfect way to start any holiday dinner!
Jean’s Pumpkin Chestnut Soup
Well, here we are in Paris, once again in lockdown. Maybe I have too much time on my hands…. So let’s consider the apostrophe!
Quince Crumble
In France, the ambrosial quince is usually transformed into jelly or fruit paste. And in the French countryside, quinces are there for the taking. Or are they?
Ice-cold Avocado, Crab, and Cilantro Cocktail
Nestled between Monaco and the French-Italian border, Roquebrune Cap Martin is where the steep Alpes Maritimes tumble right into the Mediterranean Sea.
