This weekend France is celebrating La Fête Nationale, the French National Day. It commemorates the storming of the Bastille, which took place on the same day in 1789 and was considered to be a symbol of the uprising of a modern nation. Since I ...
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Cucumber and Cheese Verrine & Market Cooking Class in Paris
French inspired Cucumber and Cheese Verrine is the perfect starter for any summer meal. “I love Paris in the spring.” Cole Porter sure got that song right. I have worked and played in Paris many times, but this year while there celebrating my ...
Fresh Tomato & Strawberry Gazpacho
I just made this Fresh Tomato & Strawberry Gazpacho and was delighted by its simplicity and refreshing flavor. Three basic ingredients burst with lip-smacking goodness. I can't say that I would have put this combination together, but I am glad I ...
Spicy Mango Juice
I recently bought a juicer after watching the movie, “Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead”. It appears I am a sucker for sensationalism with a valid point. I am currently experimenting with juicing anything green I can find at my local farmer’s market. After ...
Truffle Salt Ricotta
I love a good challenge. But the laugh was on me when this provoking project of “cheese making” turned out to be painless, yet yielded surprising results. The invitation to engage in one of my favorite indulgences came from fellow blogger Andrew ...