Recipe for Brodetto (Fish Casserole)
February 22nd, 2012For centuries Brodetto was the dish of the fisherman to use up the fish not wanted by their customers. It evolved into a more refined but still robust dish, over the years. There are many ways of preparing Brodetto but this recipe is one of my favorites. ... Read More
Only in France — Ski Lessons, Great French Meals and Cooking Tips!
January 6th, 2012Our family made the marathon drive from London to Val d’Isere before Christmas and spent a fun week skiing, relaxing … and eating! ... Read More
Pavlova – A Popular Australian Dessert
December 20th, 2011Enjoy Natasha’s tasty Pavlova, a meringue-based dessert that is very popular in Australian and often served at Christmas and other major celebrations. ... Read More
Restaurants Open in Paris for Christmas and New Year Dining
December 7th, 2011If you’re looking for a truly spectacular meal for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve, then be sure to give one of Paris’ best restaurants a call to reserve your table. ... Read More
Chicken Supreme with a Gingerbread Crust & Dijon Mustard Sauce
November 16th, 2011With the holidays coming, we thought you’d enjoy a new recipe we discovered on our wine tasting trip to Burgundy: Chicken Supreme with a Gingerbread Crust and Dijon Mustard Sauce. It’s easy to make (a priority for me) and incorporates three important ingredients from Burgundy : white wine, Dijon mustard and gingerbread. ... Read More
Cool Restaurants for Teenagers in Paris
November 10th, 2011One of our guests recently went on the hunt for some teenage-friendly restaurants in Paris and found that most French kids seem to be eating either American or Asian foods! If your children are not keen to try the local food, then here are their top three picks that are sure to please the fussiest of eaters. ... Read More
FL – A New Restaurant That’s Attracting Excellent Reviews
September 23rd, 2011FL – New Paris Restaurant Attracting Excellent Reviews There’s a new restaurant in Paris that has been drawing excellent reviews from French food critics. FL (how the French pronounce Eiffel) is run by rising chef Nicolas Valanchon. It’s located on the Left Bank’s 7th arrondissement on a small side street near the Champs de Mars ... Read More
Salad Duo — Red and Green Tomatoes with a Basil and Feta Topping
September 3rd, 2011Duo de Tomates, Feta et Basilic One of the newer trends we’re seeing in restaurants are the use of ‘verrines’ or glass containers to serve pretty salads, layered dishes and mousses. This easy salad made from red and green tomatoes takes ten minutes but looks like you’ve spent much longer preparing it. For 10 people ... Read More
Easy summer salad: Diced summer tomatoes with a mascarpone & basil mousse
September 3rd, 2011Ripe Summer Tomatoes With a Mascarpone and Basil Mousse Concasse’ de Tomates et Mousse de Mascarpone au Parmesan et Basilic A delicious salad that looks impressive and is very easy to prepare Ingrédients (for 4 people): For the diced tomatoes: 4 fresh tomatoes 1 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper ... Read More
Paris Perfect’s Favorite Paris Food Blogs
August 18th, 2011We spend a lot of time scouring the web for tasty morsels of detail about Paris food (as well as Paris in general!) and are happy to share with you some of our favorite foodie blogs for you to sample and savour. ... Read More
Italian Bruschetta Recipes – Delicious Snacks and Light Meals on Summer Days
August 11th, 2011Italian Bruschetta Recipes – Delicious Snacks and Light Meals on Summer Days I was searching for a birthday gift for Philippe and good friend Sara recommended I offer him a cooking lesson. She knew Franco Taruschio, acclaimed chef and former owner of the famous Walnut Tree Inn restaurant in Wales and got in touch. Franco ... Read More
Paris Food Markets iPhone App Review
May 13th, 2011Award-winning film director Kit-Yin Snyder has created a fun, informative iPhone App – Paris Food Markets. Easy to use – just tap on the Paris Arrondissement map to display the food markets in that locale. ... Read More
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
It’s Happy Hour in Paris!
April 6th, 2011Forget paying €12 for a cocktail, from now until the 10 April 2011, you can join the locals and enjoy a selection of half-price drinks at some of coolest venues in Paris. ... 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
