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
Pavlova with Berries and Cream Recipe I first experienced a Pavlova at a luncheon hosted by the mother of my daughters’ childhood friend, more than 20 years ago. The beautiful hostess was named Anne Marie and this delicate dessert made quite an impression on me! Pavlovas had been a dessert enjoyed by her family for ... Read more
Caprese Panini Recipe and Ideas for a Spring Menu Is there anything better for a quick spring dinner than Caprese Panini? The gooey melted cheese, rich pesto and combination of fresh and sun dried tomatoes gives each bite a sweet tang of flavor. Spring days are so busy at my house, getting the yard in ... 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
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
Heart Salad with Fig Vinaigrette Recipe I thought this was the sweetest idea for a Date-Night, Valentine dinner at home! I love goat cheese on salads and so I had the idea to form the cheese into little hearts to be placed on a mound of greens. I know we are in the deep winter ... 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
2021 is Finally Here! Since mid-summer we've all been on a countdown to get to 2021 and we are finally here. What a year 2020 was. Things that seemed absolutely impossible became our new realty and very fast! As I reflect on this very strange time, I'll resist temptation to chock it up as a ... 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
