August 12, 2011
sole meuniere
One of Julia Child's favorite dishes, Sole Meunière is a simple, elegant meal -- now, gluten...
August 12, 2011
eggplant
Eggplant's are one of nature's prettiest vegetables.  These orbs range from white, to...
August 11, 2011
duck fat biodiesel
A French farm co-op is putting animal fat to new use by converting a tractor and two vehicles to...
August 11, 2011
julia child
Julia Child may be the most famous food writer in the United States.  Her books have taught...
August 10, 2011
julia child
In honor of Julia Child's upcoming birthday, I thought it would be fun to take some of her...
August 7, 2011
tapenade
Olive tapenade is a versatile condiment that adds a rich flavor to whatever it's paired with....
August 6, 2011
stock
One of the first things you learn to make in culinary school is chicken stock.  It is the base...
August 5, 2011
popovers
The perfect popover is light and airy with a smooth texture.  There are a few secrets to...
August 2, 2011
fig clafoutis
Cherry Clafouti Recipe This traditional French dessert is a cross between a custard or flan and a...
July 31, 2011
spices
It might be easier to buy a bottled spice blend from the market but you are usually sacrificing...
July 29, 2011
mcdonald's france
McDonald's France has gotten serious about attracting discerning French clientele: it announced...
July 27, 2011
snap peas
This recipe for minted snap peas is super simple and delicious.  All you need are a few...
July 24, 2011
oven roasted fries
French fries may be the world's most consumed food.  We love them thick, we love them thin...
July 22, 2011
onions
Any soup, stock, or sauce recipe almost always starts out by sauteing onions.  The onion is...
July 16, 2011
Parisian Peanuts
A local French bistro near us serves these fabulous peanuts when you first sit down and order...
July 13, 2011
onion tart
On July 14th in 1789, the French Revolution began with the storming of Bastille, a Parisian prison...
July 10, 2011
mere poulard galettes
The simple perfection of the French butter cookie... French supermarkets devote an entire aisle,...
July 4, 2011
roasted vegetables
Roasted vegetable sandwiches are part of my kitchen repertoire.  I change my vegetables...
July 4, 2011
poached egg
I love poached eggs.  These delicate packages are delicious on toast, with beans, and atop...
June 26, 2011
chicken cordon bleu
Chicken cordon bleu is often thought of as a French dish but it was actually an American innovation...

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