Recipe for my Favorite Lemon Tart; French Tarte au Citron
April 22nd, 2011Delicious Lemon Tart Recipe – French Tarte au Citron Are you like me – when warm weather appears, you yearn for berries and tart fruit flavors for dessert? One of my favorite recipes is this one for Tarte au Citron, adapted from 3 or 4 recipes over the years There are 2 secrets, and ... Read More
Paris Cafés — There’s Nothing More Parisian!
March 26th, 2011We had the most beautiful week in Paris, one of those weeks when you finally feel the start of spring. The sun shone brilliantly from morning to sunset, weather was warm and everyone was smiling… ... Read More
Navarin of Lamb — A Delicious Winter Stew!
January 25th, 2011We invited six friends to dinner last week and decided to prepare a one-dish meal, Navarin of Lamb. This a classic French country dish and easy to make. with a delicious combination of lamb and vegetables marinated in red wine. ... Read More
Recipe for Taai Taai (Traditional Dutch Cookie)
December 14th, 2010Taai Taai is a traditional cookie that is eaten during the Sinterklass, the most beloved of all Dutch holidays and traditions. They’re very tough to chew so be careful of loose teeth! ... Read More
Galette des Rois
December 13th, 2010Winter in Paris is a warm welcome with tasty dishes and long meals with friends and family, including hearty French dishes and special desserts. One of my favorite desserts is the seasonal Gallette des Rois, an almond-pastry that is served in French households in January, to celebrate the coming of the Magi. ... Read More
Christmas & New Year’s Eve Menus at the Shangri-La in Paris
December 7th, 2010New Year’s Eve Menu L’ABEILLE MENU – 700€ excluding beverages SEA URCHIN FROM BRITTANY Spiced jelly, Tahiti vanilla and peppermint OSCETRA CAVIAR Oyster cream with horseradish and chervil juice SPIDER CRAB Sea rocket salad and cockle juice CHESTNUT Creamy and crispy, black truffle, smooth parsnip butter PAN-FRIED WILD SEA SCALLOPS FROM QUIBERON Medjool dates, lemongrass ... Read More
Release of the Beaujolais Nouveau
November 17th, 2010It’s that time of year again! The 3rd Thursday of every November marks the release of the Beaujolais Nouveau — light red, casual drinking wine from the gentle rolling hills and golden stone countryside of the Beaujolais region of France. ... Read More
Secret Shoppers: Finding the Best Pâtisserie’s in Paris !
October 6th, 2010The writer of Raids-Pâtisseries has a goal to ‘raid’ pastry shops and perform secret taste tests on a specific kind of pastry, awarding five stars to the best and revealing the worst in a dramatically honest way. Completely after my own heart and Vive la France and this great nation of food police! ... Read More
Our Top 5 Restaurants in the 7th Arrondissement
September 1st, 2010The 7th arrondissement is famous for its outstanding restaurants. We’ve spent many years eating in the area and are delighted to share our top 5 restaurants picks with you. ... Read More
In Touch With the Vibe of your Paris Neighborhood
August 2nd, 2010One of the nicest things about living in a Paris apartment is the sense of community you feel, living in a true neighborhood, and interacting with the local residents. Strolling along the streets in “my” Paris neighborhood I noticed a freshly painted shop now officially open for their first day of business. I couldn’t resist stopping in to learn more. ... Read More
The Last of French Asparagus Season
July 26th, 2010Philippe’s cousins visited us from Normandy last weekend and brought a special gift, over 10 kilos or 25 pounds — of asparagus! What a perfect gift; this is one of Philippe’s favorite foods and he could eat it 365 days a year. We love to eat with hollandaise sauce and have included a couple of easy recipes for you. ... Read More
Tips to Help You Navigate Paris Supermarkets
July 22nd, 2010There’s just something so exquisitely exotic about walking down the aisles of your local grocery store in Paris, seeing items that are vaguely familiar, but all the labels are in a foreign language! Don’t worry, even if you speak no French at all, it’s fairly easy to manage. The following tips will help you navigate like a true Parisian. ... Read More
Paris Supermarkets – Part 1!
July 19th, 2010A highlight of staying in a Paris apartment is the chance to live like a local and engage in the little errands of everyday life in your neighborhood. Shopping the local markets and grocery stores is a treat not to be missed. France is a delight for foodies, and there are many grocery stores in central Paris. ... Read More
Easy Recipe for Boeuf Bourguignon or French Beef Stew
March 25th, 2010An easy recipe for French beef stew, Boef Bourguignon, that transforms a simple dish into a gourmet meal ... Read More
French Recipe Idea For Leftover Turkey
November 28th, 2009Here’s an easy, tasty recipe using cocottes for leftover turkey. It’s basically a French ‘Turkey Pot Pie’. Of course you may use a regular casserole instead and substitute chicken for turkey. ... Read More
