When Life Gives You Figs – Make a Fig Tart with Orange Flower Custard
What is your go-to dinner party hostess gift? A bottle of wine is an easy option, of course. Flowers are nice, but the hostess needs to scramble to find a vase and arrange the bouquet, which might not be practical. David shared this in his post about hostess gifts. “Never …
What is your go-to dinner party hostess gift? A bottle of wine is an easy option, of course. Flowers are nice, but the hostess needs to scramble to find a vase and arrange the bouquet, which might not be practical. David shared this in his post about hostess gifts. “Never …
Herbed Goat Cheese or with Peppercorns for Relaxed Entertaining
Entertaining should be easy. Invite your neighbours over for drinks and serve this simple appetizer – goat cheese with herbs or peppercorns.
Entertaining should be easy. Invite your neighbours over for drinks and serve this simple appetizer – goat cheese with herbs or peppercorns.
What to do with Ripe Figs? Make some Fig Jam
If you like figs then this is your season! However, sadly figs have a short shelf life. So what is one to do with a bounty of figs before they spoil? Make Thyme and Lime Scented Fig Jam, which David describes as easy to make without the hassle of pectin.
If you like figs then this is your season! However, sadly figs have a short shelf life. So what is one to do with a bounty of figs before they spoil? Make Thyme and Lime Scented Fig Jam, which David describes as easy to make without the hassle of pectin.
Pork Chops Gratinée Recipe Inspired by Cabbage Soup
I posted one of my favorite recipes for a Baked Cabbage Soup; it is an addictive combination of pancetta, bread, cabbage, and cheese. More recently, Susan (from the Provence WineZine) shared a recipe for Pork Chops Gratinée, which really reminded me of the soup.
I posted one of my favorite recipes for a Baked Cabbage Soup; it is an addictive combination of pancetta, bread, cabbage, and cheese. More recently, Susan (from the Provence WineZine) shared a recipe for Pork Chops Gratinée, which really reminded me of the soup.
Moist and Tender Salt-Roasted Chicken it’s Child’s Play
What a fabulous introduction to family cuisine involving your little ones in the kitchen with a child’s play approach to cooking their supper. This is David’s adaptation of salt-roasted chicken from an amazing cookbook designed for children. Read more on David’s day of play exploring La Cuisine est un jeu …
What a fabulous introduction to family cuisine involving your little ones in the kitchen with a child’s play approach to cooking their supper. This is David’s adaptation of salt-roasted chicken from an amazing cookbook designed for children. Read more on David’s day of play exploring La Cuisine est un jeu …
English Origins for a French Style Potted Salmon Recipe
A dish of potted salmon might sound a little more British than French, but David’s idea was to create a pink-on-pink meal. The potted salmon appetizer led off the evening paired with a rosé from Mirabeau Wine.
A dish of potted salmon might sound a little more British than French, but David’s idea was to create a pink-on-pink meal. The potted salmon appetizer led off the evening paired with a rosé from Mirabeau Wine.
Delicious Saffron Broth for Poached Sea Bass
Fresh sea bass poached in a delicious shrimp and saffron broth.
Fresh sea bass poached in a delicious shrimp and saffron broth.
Impress your Guests with a Fennel and Langoustine Ragoût with Saffron
Ragoût of Fennel and Langoustine with Saffron for a dinner party? This savoury “stew” is served on little boxes of puff pastry. Inspired by Provence, David decided on a pink-theme for their dinner starting with a potted salmon appetizer and this served this impressive seafood main course.
Ragoût of Fennel and Langoustine with Saffron for a dinner party? This savoury “stew” is served on little boxes of puff pastry. Inspired by Provence, David decided on a pink-theme for their dinner starting with a potted salmon appetizer and this served this impressive seafood main course.
A Perfectly French Lunch Tarte aux Tomates
Celebrate summer with this light and savoury tart, highlighting the season’s best tomatoes. David made the Tarte aux Tomates to celebrate a summer lunch on July 14th – Bastille Day. Once you have tasted this perfect combination of summer produce with mustard and cheese, you will want to make it repeatedly. …
Celebrate summer with this light and savoury tart, highlighting the season’s best tomatoes. David made the Tarte aux Tomates to celebrate a summer lunch on July 14th – Bastille Day. Once you have tasted this perfect combination of summer produce with mustard and cheese, you will want to make it repeatedly. …
Strawberry love in Tarte aux Fraises
Easy and beautiful strawberry tart
Easy and beautiful strawberry tart
