Gâteau Chocolat

On December 26, 2007 8 Comments
In Recipes, Sweet Pastry

If your planning on having a formal dinner party to bring in the New Year instead of nibbling around buffet platters, then I have the menu for you!… Read More »

Christmas Eve Cioppino

On December 21, 2007 15 Comments
In Fish, Recipes

If there’s one dish that screams San Francisco to me, it’s Cioppino served with a big round loaf of Sourdough bread to mop up all the juices. And… Read More »

Holiday Help

On December 13, 2007 12 Comments
In Uncategorized

Although there is something magical about walking into a warmly lit bookstore and finding a book that ends up relating to your life more than expected, missing the… Read More »

Suprême de Volaille Farcies aux Champignons Sauvages

On December 11, 2007 29 Comments
In Meat, Recipes

Here it is – the moment you’ve all been waiting for – another chicken recipe! But, this one is special because it has a French title which automatically… Read More »

Poires Rôties Avec Syrop de Vin Rouge

On December 3, 2007 27 Comments
In Fruits, Recipes, Sweet Pastry

I could layer cake and butter cream frosting clear up to the top of the Eiffel Tower and it would never look as impressive as a pear roasted… Read More »

Trade your Soul for Sole?

On November 30, 2007 15 Comments
In Fish, Recipes

Why is it that simple tasting French food is always the most difficult to prepare? For years I wondered why the classic fish dish, Sole Meunière always commanded… Read More »

Bon Beaune Burgundy

On November 21, 2007 20 Comments
In Travel, Vie à Paris

JOKE: What do French wines and French train strikes have in common? PUNCH LINE: They both cost you a lot of money! Okay, that wasn’t funny. But that’s… Read More »

Pain de Mie

On November 16, 2007 21 Comments
In Uncategorized

I like bread. Do you like bread? We like bread. See Ms. Glaze buy bread. See Ms. Glaze eat bread. See Ms. Glaze finish whole entire loaf of… Read More »

Pierre Hermé Fetish Macarons

On November 13, 2007 16 Comments
In Uncategorized

Look, it’s over. I’m sorry but I’ve met some one else. What does he have that you don’t? He’s just really sweet. I know you’re really sweet too,… Read More »

Amy Glaze & the Executive Chef of Guy Savoy

How to Talk Like a French Chef

On November 9, 2007 58 Comments
In Chef Stories, Guy Savoy

I’m not learning the kind of French I intended to. The other night on one of my days off, I ordered a cocktail at an upscale restaurant that… Read More »

Pho 67 in Paris

On November 8, 2007 25 Comments
In Yummy Bistros, Yummy Restaurants

If I tell you about this restaurant then you must promise me you won’t go. Seriously. There’s just not enough room for you and me both unless we… Read More »

Guy Savoy: Ah Buh Oui, Uh?

On October 30, 2007 25 Comments
In Chef Stories, Guy Savoy

French Expression: Ah buh oui, uh? Meaning: That’s just the way things are. That’s life. Some things will never change. Yesssirrybob. I told you so. Welcome to France…. Read More »