November 2009 archive

Grand Marnier Panettone Bread Pudding with Dark and Milk Chocolates

Making panettone bread pudding has become a sort of holiday tradition for me. Living far away from family I have, little by little, recreated the feeling of home far away from home. I’ve started my own traditions, like this bread pudding. I make it every year now, and just the smell of the panettone coming […] Read more…

 

Boeuf Bourguignon – or Red Wine Stewed Beef

Boeuf bourguignon is one of the main dishes of France’s culinary heritage – one of those dishes that has been made by generations and generations each with its own tweaks. Stewed meat was always a classic in my family’s Parisian kitchen, and making this in my kitchen sends me back to those nice family dinners. […] Read more…

 

Squash and Sweet Potato Soup

These types of soups always make me smile. The color of the squash is just amazing – making this soup the perfect way to celebrate Fall. My mom is in Montreal for a few days and wanted me to show her how to make an easy squash soup. This was the perfect time to do […] Read more…