Are you all enjoying the festive season? Still merry? Dead beet? In just a few days it will be out with the old and in with the new. Out with the Scottish piping bag! By that I’m referring to the Scottish bagpipes since we’re just back from a wonderfully cosy, family Christmas in Scotland and [...]
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Parsnip, Round Carrot & Coriander Soup
The French call the parsnip (le panais) one of the “forgotten” vegetables. Sure enough, as I was picking out parsnips at the market recently, I was bowled over when an elderly French lady actually asked little old me what I do with them. Amazed is an understatement really – it’s the equivalent of someone French [...]
Corsican Stuffed Courgettes-Zucchini with Mint
Mamma Mia! When Manu asked me to guest post, my adoration for Italy kicked in again. I adore all the tempting treats that Manu serves us on her Menu and especially all of the beautifully authentic Italian delicacies, complete with her famous step-by-step immaculate instructions and gorgeous photos. For those that follow le blog, you’ll [...]
French Mushroom and Truffle Macarons of the Season
There has been a definite change in the air over the past 10 days around Paris. The first sign of autumnal golden leaves are appearing. Slowly but surely. The sun has been shining but jings, the wind has had more of a mistral effect from the French South than anything else. When that strikes, a [...]
Crispy Papaya Nests, Prawns, and Skinny Sweet Potato Fries
I’m not into fried foods. It’s like an unspoken rule to avoid them at home since we try to eat healthily, s’il vous plaît. But who needs rules when you have a dish presented before you like this one? When it came to Chef Ton’s Crispy Papaya Salad on holiday, we took a different view [...]
Sweet Potato, Crab & Thai Herb Croquettes
There’s something magical about holidays. It’s not only a precious time to reconnect with the family, unwind, stand back and gather our thoughts – but it’s also a vital break from the kitchen. There’s nothing more inspiring than eating out and discovering new flavours. Just before Paris shut down for the holidays in August, Antoine [...]
A great gift for the ‘macaronivore’ in your life – 2nd edition out now!
"Mad about Macarons! Make Macarons like the French"