Category Archives: Cheese

Matar Paneer

When we lived in Bangladesh, all foreign diplomats were housed in 2 designated enclaves,   D.I.T. 1 and D.I.T. 2.  I forget what the initials stood for.  Most of the Asian restaurants were in these areas; Thai, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese … Continue reading

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American Rarebit

Now I woke up this morning, grimly prepared to walk the dog in the freezing weather, but with a good attitude.  No water in my bathroom probably because the pipes, only in my bathroom, are frozen.  Bizarre.  But no worries. … Continue reading

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Ham, Swiss and Sauerkraut Panini

So crispy on the outside!  So rich and melting on the inside!   Roger, you’ve got to get a panini press.   Under the broiler is not the same. Spread two pieces of bread with coarse grain mustard, then layer … Continue reading

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Langres Cheese Baked Eggs

Today I’m moving my photography table upstairs because the workers are going to remove the fireplace.   I swore on a stack of bibles that even though I would cook, I would take no pictures.  However, when I made breakfast … Continue reading

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Cote de Boeuf Chez Parret

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 … Continue reading

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Salmon Quiche

Nostalgic today, I was thinking about when Quiche Lorraine used to be the height of lunch elegance.   Maybe it still is.   Quiche Lorraine, a small salad and a chilled glass of Chablis.   Perfect. However, today I felt … Continue reading

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Chez Parret

For a member of the Parret family, I am republishing this post.  Thanks for visiting Ines and tell the Parrets that we miss them. As Jade was off with her class today, Gilbert and Gilberte Parret invited me over for … Continue reading

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Noslon Farm: Pork Chops with Roquefort Butter and Pears

There’s an apple farm that M. Parret likes to go to for fruits and vegetables located about 10 minutes outside of Sens.   Since I moved here, he has been urging me to go.   Finally, taking matters into his … Continue reading

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Epoisses

Epoisses is a cheese from the Burgundy region that received it’s AOC in 1991, which means that no cheese outside of half of the North West region of the Cote d’Or, two cantons in the Haute Marne and 3 cantons … Continue reading

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French Tartines

French tartines are basically bread, often toasted, with either sweet or salty toppings.  The one that I made tonight for Jade’s light supper consisted of goat cheese mixed with pesto, bacon and brie on sliced peasant bread, toasted in the … Continue reading

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