Update and Redux: J – Reading this post from back in the day is hilarious. Looking back is so much fun. This was our first Apple Week. That said, the recipe stands the test of time. Delicious! C — EEEEEK!!! I have been dreading this day. Apple pie day. As … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – I smile when I look back at Christina’s concerns about making this recipe over two years ago. What a difference time and experience make … especially, when making the Apple Tart Tatin we did later this week. Irish Apple Cake was a great introduction to … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – Jim just got back from Paris and he still insists the French don’t snack. I still can’t imagine how they do it … maybe, I just need to go to Paris for some food research. C – Jim says Parisians don’t snack. I don’t know … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – I just had to go back … were there any spies? Not that I could tell, as if I could. Same security guys, though. I felt safe. J – Actually, not really … It just seemed like that when I got to this restaurant. Right … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – After an introduction by Chef Constance of Cooking With Class, this has become my daily market. Oh, my! In France, if it is not fresh, it is not offered for sale. Friendly shopkeepers. Variety. Amazingly low prices. Delicious. J – Shopping for ingredients with a … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – Le Canal Saint Martin never ceases to charm me. From my first, delicious salmon tartar at La Cantine de Quentin, I was hooked. Beautiful canal. Meandering, Brooklyn-esque streets. Quirky shops, with great finds. Amazing graffiti. Great food. I’m back! J – Napoleon I and III … Continue reading
J – Most of the really great food in Paris is not being served in “starred” restaurants. The young, ambitious new chefs have eschewed the star system in favor of local, fresh ingredients and innovative dishes, which change daily. Oh, boy! Save me a seat. That was my goal … … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – Back in Paris. Nice! I had literally been dreaming about the street in front of “my” apartment for weeks. I’ve been here a week now. Just time enough to feel reconnected. This week is a brief tour/reminder of some of my adventures in prior years … I … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – What to do with foie gras? Foie gras needs to be eaten quickly if you ever get a chance to get your hands on some. Or, you can make torchon. You can savor it a lot longer. C – Yesterday’s seared foie gras wasn’t what … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – When I see a rillette on a French restaurant menu, I want to try it. But I am always scared I will waste my money because ours is so good. This recipe is amazing, addicting and changed my life for appetizers and dips. C – … Continue reading