THE REASON Jayne and I went away visiting friends in Yorkshire last week-end. Unfortunately, we left a few bananas at home and when we came back the bananas were well ripened. Too ripe for either of us to want to eat. However, instead of waste them, it was a good excuse to make a deliciously…
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PROVENCE TUNA BREAD RECIPE
An idea for lunch THE STORY One of my favorite recipe when I was still living at my parents place in the French Alps - it's something my mum would often make. This Provence Tuna Bread recipe is perfect served with a few tomatoes, a couple of green leaves and a glass of dry white…
PATE BRISÉE OR SHORTCRUST PASTRY?
WHY? A few weeks ago, I posted a recipe for a shortcrust pastry base. It tastes delicious but I have received feedback that it was difficult to roll out the pastry, that the pastry crumbles or breaks. (You are more than welcome to leave any comments as I like to know what you are thinking…
CHEWY SALTED CARAMEL WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Cookies loinBaked Cookies If you're hosting a birthday party or just have the desire to have a sneaky snack, these chewy, crispy and delicious salted caramel cookies are so easy to make. This mouth watering cookie recipe is like a taste of heaven! Salted Caramel White Chocolate Chip Cookies are a combination of sweet and…
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TARTIFLETTE, THE TRADITIONAL RECIPE
REBLOCHON, POTATO, LARDONS, ONIONS FACT It always break my heart when I see on a kitchen recipe website that a simple recipe cooked with love in the past, has been modified for generating traffic on Instagram or Facebook. A basic example is the Tartiflette. I went through a few recipes on the web and this…
DATES, RASPBERRY LEAF TEA AND CHOCOLATE ENERGY BALLS
Cacao powder and coconut dates balls. INTRODUCTION I have been away for a few weeks from my blog as I have started a new position as Head of Food for a company based in London. Also, in the coming weeks, a new addition will be joining our family, hopefully, a future new talent in the…
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CREPES OR PANCAKES
Breakfast Crêpes or Pancakes? It depends where you are from (In France we say crêpes) but the final result is always the same. DELICIOUS!. On a sunny but cold Sunday morning, I cooked a few of these thin pancakes to treat Jayne and I for breakfast. To do it, I woke up early and I…
EVERY LITTLE HELP COUNTS
This week, Jayne and I went for a special weekend away. Jayne is in charge most of the time for finding great locations and venues when we are planning to have some time off. I really trust her flair and intuition so I am always excited to get ready with my suitcase and walking boots.…
A FRENCH SIDE DISH, DAUPHINOISE
HISTORY What a rich and earthy Sunday lunch could be without a side of Dauphinoise. From the Dauphiné region in south-eastern France, a Dauphinoise is a French classic side dish to accompany a variety of meals through the cold days. Dauphiné includes some famous French cities for their cultural gastronomy heritage. Grenoble, Vienne, Valence, Gap…
SHORT RIB OF BEEF, DAUPHINOISE AND SAVOY CABBAGE
Set UpBraised short Rib of Beef INTRODUCTION To announce officially the start of the Autumn season, I have experimented a dish including 1 braised meat and 2 sides to accompany this rich cut of beef. Last weekend the clocks went forward one hour. Although one extra hour of sleep has been earned it gets dark…
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