Fresh Strawberry Jam Recipe We are officially in berry season and strawberries are at their very best in stores and markets. I truly miss being in France this time of year, selecting the first fragrant berries of the season, to be used in our desserts, in our French market class. As I reflect on these ... Read more
Cooking, Authors, Food & Wine What do all of these things have in common? They will help me, and A Taste of Paris, welcome spring. I'm thrilled to bring you two OUSTANDING original events, you will only find here! I've partnered with Janice MacLeod, New York Times bestselling author, to bring you Cooking and Book ... Read more
Rosemary Skewered Beef Recipe Aren’t simple appetizers the best? I think so, especially when they have fantastic flavor and an elegant touch. That’s exactly how I would describe my Rosemary Skewered Beef recipe. When making tidbits to accompany a glass of wine or two, it’s nice to have something a bit heavier to serve like ... Read more
My New Favorite French Bread Recipe There is nothing like fresh bread. The aroma filling the house evokes a sense of well-being in a way aroma therapy could never do. True confessions, lately I’ve been baking French bread, a lot, a lot! This recipe is so incredibly easy and the fact that my French travel ... Read more
Goat Cheese and Pecan Salad Recipe is a favorite at my house. The tender greens topped with sweet and chewy cherries, creamy goat cheese and the crunch of pecans makes for an incredible combination. I make a batch of my Sweet and Spicy Pecans and toss them on top of all our salads for a ... Read more
Boeuf Bourguignon recipe, a classic from the Burgundy region of France. This recipe is 2 in 1! Enjoy Boeuf Bourguignon and with any leftovers, prepare gorgeous, golden hand pies to be eaten at another time. Boeuf Bourguignon is an iconic French dish; this slow cooked, time honored recipe, clearly represents French country cooking at its ... Read more
You're Invited for Wine & Food I am very excited to announce 2 upcoming food and wine events, just in time for holiday gift giving! Cook Tasty Tidbits with me & Taste with Chateau de Pommard! Wednesday, February, 3rd 6:30-8:30 A virtual class We will cook and taste with Cedar, of Chateau de Pommard learning ... Read more
Bûche De Noël, Yule Log Cake is a classic French holiday tradition. What a joy it has been creating my version and recipe for this lovely Christmas treat. The cake is meant to resemble the Yule log; a tradition that dates back thousands of years. Vikings gathered a very large log, that would be dragged ... Read more
My Artichoke & Cheese appetizer recipe is the ideal treat for gatherings of any size. You simply can't go wrong when you bake artichokes and cheese to bubbly brown goodness! Appetizers are quite possibly the best food on earth. Small tidbits with a variety of flavors, who else loves snack buffets? Every year, I teach ... Read more
Gifts from the Kitchen- Date Loaf Recipe Every year I look forward to my favorite cooking class, Gifts from the Kitchen. I begin planning next year the minute I wrap this year. I simply can't wait to inspire you with the latest flavors and packaging ideas for gifts given from your heart and home. As ... Read more
