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Crab Bisque

On November 29, 2005 1 Comment
In Chef Stories, Fish, Le Cordon Bleu, Recipes

Today was another tough day. Give me a dead fish anytime and I’ll turn it into beautiful little fillets, but don’t give me anything’s that’s alive that I… Read More »

Life & Death at Cordon Bleu

On November 26, 2005 4 Comments
In Chef Stories, Le Cordon Bleu, Meat, Recipes

Second week over in my basic cuisine course at Le Cordon Bleu whew-hoo! I’ve been having to deal with dead animals and how I feel about eating and… Read More »

Bon Beaune

On November 21, 2005 2 Comments
In Travel, Uncategorized, Vie à Paris

The beautiful medival city, Beaune, hosts the world’s largest wine auction in the world– The Trois Glorieuses– the third weekend of November every year. The town comes alive… Read More »

Basic Cuisine at Le Cordon Bleu

On November 19, 2005 2 Comments
In Chef Stories, Le Cordon Bleu

Two days down and four and a half weeks to go in my intensive basic cuisine class at Le Cordon Bleu. This class is a welcome relief from… Read More »

Beaujolais!

On November 17, 2005 1 Comment
In Travel, Vie à Paris

It’s Beaujolais time! Put aside whatever you’re doing and join in the global worship of this young wine. If you haven’t pre-ordered your bottles of Beaujolais then hurry… Read More »

Butternut Squash Soup

On November 16, 2005 2 Comments
In Uncategorized

It’s COLD in Paris! I don’t know what happened to our hot and muggy summer, but it’s definitely soup weather. This is one of my favorite homey soups,… Read More »

Vanilla Poudre

On November 16, 2005 1 Comment
In Uncategorized

Vanilla has got to be one of the most sensual scents and tastes on this planet. As much as I love chocolate (and I do love chocolate sooooo… Read More »

Moutarde

On November 11, 2005 0 Comments
In Uncategorized

I found this quaint little store, L’Epicerie, in Ile St-Louis on a Sunday stroll. One whole wall of this tiny store houses the most beautiful little jars of… Read More »

Parisian Kitchen

On November 9, 2005 2 Comments
In Uncategorized

They say that eyes are the window to the soul, however many food bloggers think that it’s really your kitchen. Bloggers from around the world are sharing pics… Read More »

Tarte Aux Pommes

On November 7, 2005 1 Comment
In Uncategorized

J’adore this recipe! Not only does it satisfy my apple pie cravings but, it is surprisingly versatile. I like to make more filling than the original French recipe… Read More »