Healthy food, fresh ingredients, simple reci[es
Roast Capon with Port Sauce and Sage Stuffing, Potatoes and Parsnips
Tuna Cakes When one is employed and moves into a new community, there is a network of people in existence (your co-workers) that starts you off to establish your new social life.
Filet Mignon with Shallot and Red Wine Reduction Revelation number 1: French butchers go through string as fast as French bureaucrats go through paper.
Sausage and Cabbage Risotto It’s cold in Vlad’s House.
Cream of Celery Soup Is it still cold? What do you think….
Beef Provencal Does anyone know any real cops? Are they witty, kind and sensitive like the gang on 'Law and Order, SVU'? Or are they inarticulate, foul-mouthed thugs/idiots like the crew on 'The Wire'? If there is anything in between these two gross.
Poached Egg with Fried Gnocchi Remember last week when I was (in someone's opinion, obviously) a good girl? This week, mon mari was (in someone's opinion, obviously) a good boy.
Pasta with Turkey, Peas and Leeks Looking for something entertaining to while away these last few winter evenings? Would you like to watch something fun and fascinating on your TV? And, dare I say it, perhaps, just maybe, learn something? I have a suggestion….
Pork Tenderloin with Brussels Sprouts I had the most astonishing thing happen yesterday morning….
Pork and Celeriac Stew Mon mari tells me the view from the roof is quite spectacular.
Shirred Eggs I bought a new toy for my new kitchen! A Combi! At least that’s what they’re called here.
Rosemary Crusted Lamb Chops on White Beans with Sage
Marinated Stuffed Pork Hi, kiss how are kiss you? The kiss weather has kiss been lovely.
Chicken and Vegetable Salad with Hummus Dressing In French, one’s in-laws are called ‘belle-famille’.