How to Cook the BEST Bacon Did you ever wonder why things taste so good at restaurants? It's because they have a few tricks up their sleeve! I was chatting one time with one of my favorite restaurant chefs' and he gave me the secret to the very BEST bacon! And now I am going ... 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
Book Review: The Nightingale I'm delighted to recommend Kristin Hannah's 2015 novel The Nightingalefor your reading enjoyment! This riveting book was recommended by a sweet walking friend that knew I’dbeen devouring books related to French food, culture, and enigmatic Frenchicons. The Nightingale was the first book I read in the Pre to Post WWII genera,depicting ... Read more
With inflation on the rise, it's hard to join a conversation anywhere that is not revolving around the subject of higher prices. Perhaps the only place these higher prices are more evident than in the grocery store is the gas pump. In the early years of teaching and writing about food, when I had small ... Read more
Hello and welcome to my gilded corner! I'm so excited to share some of the recent updates I've made in my home over the last few years. Since I was working very little, there was time to spruce up corners and rooms throughout the home and I'll be posting some of these updates in the ... Read more
Delectable Cream Cheese Crab Cakes are easy to make and a huge crowd-pleaser. I like to make this recipe on the weekend; have a few friends over and open a bottle of wine. I mean who doesn't love crabcakes? well after a humiliating Friday night years ago, I can tell you... ...I once invited our ... Read more
Book Recommendation- French Flair Book recommendations will be a new feature on A Taste of Paris. Over the past few years, I've read countless books on French food, culture, fashion, and any other topic related to the French and I'm delighted to recommend the very best to you here! I am also thrilled to tell ... Read more
After a very long hiatus, I am back in the kitchen serving up fantastic food and BIG FUN in Bottomless Kir Royals and Canapes on ***Thursday, May 26th, 6:30-8:30. Scroll to see all the details, class space for this unique culinary event is limited so don't wait to register! I am so excited to be ... Read more
