Sometimes a post just needs a do-over because the photos weren’t stellar or the recipe could be improved upon – and this gluten-free French apple tarte recipe is one such post. When I blogged about it years ago, I was using a pre-made, frozen, gluten-free pie crust that I rolled out as a base. And I made the tarte in the evening… Read More
This unconventional salad recipe was brought to you by the country of France which likes to use all parts of the animal(!) Here’s an image of you to pin if you want to save the recipe: To prepare (even the night before, if you need to), boil two medium potatoes. About a half-hour before you’re ready to eat, wash and tear enough… Read More
I’ve been blogging for six years, almost to the day. (What day was it?) In that time, I’ve put up a lot of recipes, some of them complicated, most of them easy, and nearly all of them French. I’ve decided to put links to some of the easiest dinners to make in my repertoire so that you have a quick reference… Read More
Today I’m celebrating happiness – that, and gluten-free peach tarte tatin. There’s no real reason I should be happy since it’s been pouring rain all day, but there you have it. Some days are just like that. Some days are just peachy. 😉 Tarte is pronounced like its English counterpart. Tatin is a bit harder. Tah … and then the tin… Read More
The extended title reads: How to Cut Brie & Other French Cheese Etiquette. But of course that title was too long and didn’t fit. If you’ve been reading my blog for a veeery long time, you will recognise this post as one that appeared many years ago. It’s such a great tutorial however, and I thought it was time for a redo. Are… Read More
Have you ever wondered how to cook mussels? Here is a mini tutorial, along with a tip. This is the tip: (whispers) it’s way easier than you think! Make sure you buy your mussels cleaned and de-bearded, if possible, but check in any case that they are indeed clean. Rinse them really well, and let them drain as much as possible…. Read More
