Gougères: French Cheese Puffs Recipe
December 26th, 2017The French take their pre-dinner drinks very seriously. Known as the apéro (derived from the word apéritif) it’s a pre-dinner drink with finger food and can encompass everything from olives and cured ham to elaborate bite-sized snacks. The star of any pre-dinner drinks, however, is the gougère, the French cheese puff. Light, fluffy and with a delicious cheese flavor, it feels warm and welcoming at the same time. ... Read More
7 Of The Best Hot Chocolates You’ll Ever Taste In Paris
December 8th, 2017Hot chocolate is just for kids, right? Not in Europe, it isn’t. Imagine a cup of luxurious molten hot chocolate before you, profoundly rich and velvety and with a perfectly-tempered balance of bitterness and sweetness. This stuff isn’t child’s play – it’s a serious undertaking. Here are seven of the best places for hot chocolate in Paris: but remember, please drink responsibly. ... Read More
Paris’s Best Crème Brûlée
November 16th, 2017Remember the scene from Amélie where Audrey Tautou ponders life’s little pleasures? One of them is cracking into a luscious crème brûlée. A rich and creamy vanilla-laced custard covered in a crisp sugar shell, it’s hard not to love the classic French dessert. It takes time to perfect this sublime dessert and while it’s a staple in Paris, it isn’t that easy to find a first-rate version of the scrumptious treat. ... Read More
My Delicious Fig And Apple Custard Clafoutis
September 28th, 2017Our good friends have recently purchased a country home in Normandy – not far from Paris. They had loads of beautiful homegrown figs and they gave us with a huge bag. The first thing I did was make this divine apple and fig clafoutis. It’s a fruity and delicious dessert originally made with morello cherries, but the apples and figs complement each other perfectly. ... Read More
Indulgently Delicious Salted Caramel & Chocolate Tarte!
August 4th, 2017Typical chocolate tarts consist simply of chocolate ganache and crust – but this indulgent version has a super secret salted caramel layer hidden inside! The sweetness of the caramel cuts the richness of the dark chocolate, while the hint of salt on your palate maintains the perfect balance. Try making this crowd-pleaser for your next get-together or event, and you’re sure to please! ... Read More
Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons and Purple Olives
July 4th, 2017This is probably one of Morocco’s best-known tagines featuring two ingredients indispensable to Moroccan cuisine; tangy salt-cured lemons and slightly bitter, half-ripe purple olives. A delicious dish from the kitchen of the supremely talented chef Charlotte Puckette, this tagine is sure to please the palate and delight everyone at the table. ... Read More
Zia: A New Café and Picnics-to-Go Near Metro École Militaire
June 15th, 2017A fresh and exciting restaurant has opened up just around the corner from the Eiffel Tower and the Champs de Mars, offering delicious breakfasts, lunches and brunches paired with gourmet coffees. Chef Justin Kent, a New Mexico native and French-trained chef, opened his bright and airy coffee shop and eatery Zia in January 2017. ... Read More
101 Must-Eat Bistros in Paris Revealed!
June 6th, 2017Calling all restaurant lovers! If enjoying a great meal out is one of the things you think about most when planning your next trip to Paris, then grab a coffee, sit back and read on… as the One Hundred (and One) Must-Eat Bistros in Paris are revealed. ... Read More
Garlic Lamb Chops with Warm Bean Salad & Persillade
May 18th, 2017This delicious recipe for lamb chops involves marinating them in garlic and herbs and serving together with a warm white bean salad and oven-baked tomatoes, finished with a “persillade” – a simple dressing, made out of fresh parsley and basil, garlic, lemon and olive oil. ... Read More
The Best Pastry Shops on Rue Saint Dominique
May 11th, 2017Pastry shops and bakeries abound in Paris – there’s practically one on every street corner. Since we love the 7th arrondissement so much, and know that many of our guests prefer to stay in this area near the Eiffel Tower, we’ve compiled a list of the best pastry shops along Rue Saint Dominique! ... Read More
Crème Caramel with Exotic Citrus Compote
May 4th, 2017This lusciously soft custard dessert is like creme brulée’s saucy cousin. With exotic citrus fruits like kumquat and the cozy flavor of fresh vanilla pods, this unique crème caramel achieves the perfect balance between sweet, creamy and tart. Really impress your friends and family with this surprisingly light after-dinner treat! ... Read More
Maddy’s Quest for the Very Best Strawberries in France
May 3rd, 2017A special French strawberry called Gariguettes are very similar in size, shape, and overall appearance to Spanish strawberries, but sweeter and juicier. ... Read More
Perfect for a Parisian Picnic: The Baguette Niçoise
April 18th, 2017There’s nothing more French than a baguette sandwich eaten outdoors, so whether you’ll be picnicking in the Jardin du Luxembourg or in your own backyard, this baguette sandwich recipe will have you feeling the French spirit in no time! Have you heard of the quintessential Niçoise salad? Well, this is the sandwich version! ... Read More
Sweet & Savory Champagne Teatime at Le Meurice
April 13th, 2017Welcome back our teatime series where we’re testing out the best afternoon tea at the top Paris Palace Hotels. Duck into the art-inspired Dali restaurant at Le Meurice and enjoy a decadent experience filled with champagne, sandwiches, pastries, tea and maybe even a spa treatment! You could easily spend a few luxurious hours here! ... Read More
Eiffel Tower Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing & Dark Chocolate
April 12th, 2017Just in time for Easter, these playful sugar cookies combine a classic springtime treat with the most iconic Parisian landmark – the Eiffel Tower! This year, impart a little Parisian flair into your Easter baskets with this fun recipe, or enjoy them throughout the year – anytime is a good time for cookies, icing and chocolate! ... Read More
