7th Week: Carnivorous

On July 19, 2006 8 Comments
In Chef Stories, Guy Savoy

I don’t expect anyone to believe this – because I barely believe it myself– but I’ve been moved to the viande (meat) station at the 3-star restaurant I… Read More »

Zucchini Week: Cold Courgette Soup

On July 18, 2006 4 Comments
In Chef Stories, Guy Savoy, Recipes, Vegetables

Wondering what to do with the kilos of zucchini’s that you weren’t expecting from that little – now gargantuan – zucchini plant growing in your backyard? This cold… Read More »

6th Week: Beautiful Food

On July 16, 2006 6 Comments
In Chef Stories, Guy Savoy

The In-laws are in town and I had the pleasure of setting up a menu for them at the 3-star restaurant I cook at in Paris. It was… Read More »

5th Week: Allez Les Bleues!

On July 7, 2006 6 Comments
In Chef Stories, Guy Savoy

We bet on the World Cup soccer matches at the three star restaurant I cook at in Paris. It keeps the twelve hour day exciting. Not that cooking… Read More »

Summertime Gazpacho

On July 3, 2006 2 Comments
In Fish, Fruits, Recipes, Vegetables

It’s summertime in Paris and hot, hot, hot! Today was 36˚C / 96˚F with humidity – almost unbearable – unless you’ve got a terrace to BBQ and three… Read More »

4th Week: Amuse Bouche Station

On June 30, 2006 4 Comments
In Chef Stories, Guy Savoy

It’s sooooo good to not be new employee anymore. Seems like most of the chefs have gotten used to me and I hardly hear any yelling anymore (well,… Read More »

Cherry Clafoutis

On June 29, 2006 9 Comments
In Fruits, Recipes, Sweet Pastry

It's cherry time in Paris and the farmers markets are overflowing with them – Yipppeee!!! I love to eat cherries just about anyway possible, but the dessert cherry… Read More »

Saint Jacque’s Heart: Scallops & Artichokes

On June 19, 2006 6 Comments
In Fish, Vegetables

Paris is wonderful for many reasons, but fresh scallops or Saint Jacques, have to be one of my top ten. It’s difficult to get fresh scallops in California… Read More »

1 3/4’s Week: Bomb’s Away

On June 16, 2006 8 Comments
In Chef Stories, Guy Savoy

Morning Shift 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Dare I say I’m getting the swing of things? I’ve located a toilet that’s suitable for women – it’s up five… Read More »

Fresh Green Almonds

On June 13, 2006 13 Comments
In Fruits, Recipes, Travel, Vegetables, Vie à Paris

This is the first time I’ve ever seen fresh young green almonds sold anywhere. Gotta love Parisian farmer’s markets for their seasonal produce. As I was wrapping up… Read More »

1st Week Review: No Place For A Lady

On June 12, 2006 8 Comments
In Chef Stories, Guy Savoy

I can only liken my experience as a female chef cooking in a 3-star Parisian restaurant to that difficult time in America when women were starting to make… Read More »

Crazy for Couscous

On June 10, 2006 7 Comments
In Pasta, Recipes, Savory Pastry

This is one delicious summertime salad that is sure to impress. The couscous starter with shrimp & vanilla oil will steal the show at your next BBQ or… Read More »

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