Monthly Archives: October 2011

Romanesco Tarte with Bacon

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

I just discovered the romanesco broccoli about 3 or 4 years ago while walking through the open market; so exotic and so tasty!   When we saw them back in the market a couple of days ago, Jade and I … Continue reading →

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Cotriade: Glorious Fish Soup from Bretagne

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

One of my favorite blog sites is Read Ramble.  Fay does a fantastic job of bringing together reading, music and food.   Her site is so interesting that I have actually read many of her book recommendations, bought Waverly Root’s, … Continue reading →

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Cote de Boeuf Chez Parret

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

When Jade and I were in the Vendee attending a photography class with Roger Stowell http://www.camerahols.com/ in July, I bought a small prime rib roast to thank M. and Mme Parret for watching the dog, cats and just for being good neighbors … Continue reading →

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Fatima’s Lentils with Spiced Cured Pork Shoulder

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

Abdel’s (stove care) mom gave me the recipe for her delicious Moroccan lentils.  I didn’t have the ras el hanout spice so I made it from fresh ground spices.  Fantastic!  Did I mention that Emile Henry’s tajines are easy to … Continue reading →

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Eating Around: Le Patio

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

The Patio sandwich and salad restaurant is like a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.  On weekends and when France is playing a World Cup game, one has to veer around the crowds of boisterous men spilling out onto the sidewalk. … Continue reading →

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Eating Around: Le Parisien

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

For over a decade, we have seen this restaurant on the square.   Tall and narrow, wedged in between the larger beer bar and a magazine tobacco shop, it has always gone pretty much unnoticed by our family.   Although … Continue reading →

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Lancashire Hot Pot

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

Frugal http://frugalfeeding.wordpress.com/ gave me the idea for this post, a lamb and potato casserole. The recipe uses both lamb neck and kidneys. It drives me insane when I burn things.   It doesn’t look nice nor appetizing. This happened because instead of hanging … Continue reading →

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Foie Gras with Figs

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

My baby’s coming home tomorrow!   I thought we’d better eat the foie gras now; not his favorite.  More for us!  Lancanshire hot pot for him. I found this great video.  I love the way he just dumps the cooking … Continue reading →

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Tajine Braised Chicken Tarragon

Posted on October 22, 2011 by

Yes, well I’m tajine cooking again.   They are so versatile and I’ve fallen in love! The Emile Henry tajines have such elegant lines, I just make up things to cook in them. Like this tarragon chicken, you just know … Continue reading →

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Calamari Rings with Chilli Lime Mayonnaise

Posted on October 20, 2011 by

I grew up in California and can remember all of us kids, wading out at high tide, in a very calm ocean, waist deep, picking up clams from the ocean floor.  Others, better equipped, had special clam forks and could dig … Continue reading →

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