Sweet Potato Crostini Thanksgiving Part-1 Happy Fall Friends! We are officially in cooking season and can you believe Thanksgiving is only 2 weeks away? As I head into my final week of cooking classes this season, I'm reflecting on some of the wonderful recipes we created. Today, I'll share one of these with you, my ... Read more
Remembering Paris- 2 Books This fall, I'm recommending 2 book titles for your reading pleasure. The first is Earnest Hemmingway's A Moveable Feast and the second, is set in the same time period and subject matter, told from the perspective of Hemmingway's first wife, Hadley Richardson, written by Paula McLain, entitled The Paris Wife. Both ... Read more
French Cheese, there is simply nothing like it! One of my favorite things to do is wander around the excellent cheese shops in France. Did you know that there are over 400 types of cheese? Within these varieties, there are different aging periods making the actual number of choices closer to 1,600!! No wonder cheese ... Read more
Paris Windows & Trends for Fall One of my favorite things to do while in Paris is to look for trends, it feels like a throwback to my first career in apparel design. Many of you probably already know that this was my first trip back to France in exactly 3 years. This time I ... Read more
Leeks are an underused vegetable. Did you know that leeks are loaded with antioxidants that fight inflammation? If you have not heard by now, inflammation in the body is something we all need to pay attention to. Inflammation can cause all kinds of illnesses and can cause our cells to age. Leeks also contain cancer-fighting ... Read more
Did you ever start a project and a few hours in think, OK, am I crazy? I have! More than once if I'm being honest. Some of you that attend regular cooking classes know that my husband Mark, goes salmon fishing in Alaska most summers. Last year, I had the idea that while he was ... Read more
Have you ever seen anything more beautiful than this Lemon Tart? The perfectly fluted crust, golden color, and the garnish of lemon slices **tiny daisies, and mint leaves let you know it's something special. Tarts are one of my favorite French food classifications. I like to make savory tarts, like my recent Ratatouille Tart, ideal ... Read more
Apricot Prosciutto Appetizer Recipe My Apricot Prosciutto Appetizers are full of fresh flavor and can be made in a matter of minutes. The appeal of these scrumptious morsels depends on fantastic fruit; so, select apricots that are sweet and juicy for this one. Can't find the ideal apricots? Then choose my personal favorite, nectarines, or ... Read more
What is Bastille Day anyway? In America, we celebrate our independence on July 4th, and in France, they celebrate Bastille Day in a similar fashion. On July 14th, 1789, the Bastille, a medieval fortress, used as a state prison, was attacked by an angry mob, freeing the prisoners held there. This act is seen as a ... Read more
Now and then you make a dish that causes your taste buds to sing and my Herbed Goat Cheese with Peppered Peaches is definitely one of these recipes. Let's just say it's special! The creamy herbed goat cheese is flavored with garden-fresh herbs and shallots and is topped with peaches that have been cooked with ... Read more
