Paris, France For us, preparing meals for family and friends is an expression of love. What better place to learn about food and love than Paris? This easy menu was inspired by a meal in a Parisian Palace. Asparagus Two Ways (Asparagus Risotto and Butter-Braised Asparagus with Proscuitto) will proclaim your love for your Valentine and…
Category: France: Paris
Julia Child Sparks the French Chef in Us
Paris, France In honor of Julia Child’s birthday on August 15, we are taking inspiration from her life in France. The volumes of cookbooks by Child stacked in our bookcase spark the French Chef in us. We recently walked the streets of Paris and quickly understood why she was so passionate about her experiences there….
#1 on the Top Ten Paris List
Paris, France The #1 experience on our Top Ten Paris list is the Eiffel Tower. From the moment we saw it, the magic of Paris became our dream come true. Equally dreamy was our café dinner, prepared from impeccably fresh ingredients using simple techniques. Below are our recipes for the simplest sauces: compound butters. How French!…
Top Ten Paris
Paris, France What would be on your Top Ten List in Paris? It was difficult to hone ten fabulous days into a compact list, but here it is. Then enjoy a simple pairing of peppers and manchego cheese, which is an outstanding appetizer that is easy to prepare. Keep the ingredients in your pantry and freezer…
City Dogs and More Small Plates
Paris, France and Mission Viejo, California, USA Paris boasts many small plates restaurants that inspired our recipe for Chupe below. We were also inspired by City Dogs who even dine in restaurants in Paris. For a casual meal with your beloved pups by your side, make this easy soup recipe and pair it with our…
Small is Big in Paris
Paris, France Small is big in Paris. Small children take on the vast art collection of the Louvre. Small restaurant spaces are artfully filled with the smallest of tables to maximize capacity. Small plates menus are meant to be shared for a casual meal and creative mix of flavors. MAPPING THE DAY Dwarfed…
Time-Honored Ways in Paris
Paris, France Charming ways of doing things, passed down from one generation to another, give Paris unique character to observe, enjoy and sometimes adopt. Our day in Paris was filled with observation of time-honored traditions. It reinforced the value of always using the freshest of ingredients and employing simple cooking techniques. Our versions of two…
Steps to a Parisian Diet
Paris, France Walking and steps are a Parisian way of life. It is a way of life that we gladly adopted as it cleared the way to a bountiful Parisian diet. Our recipe for Croque Madame, an open-faced ham and cheese sandwich topped with an egg, is featured below. We blissfully ate it in Paris…