November 2011 archive

Gift Wrapping Ideas

It seems that a few days ago I looked at my calendar and September was just ending. How is it almost December? The one thing I systematically look forward to at this time of year is waiting for the first real snow fall. You know, that moment when the skies become white and fluffy, the […] Read more…

 

Holiday DIY project

The holidays are always an ideal time to start working on a few DIY projects. It’s usually a great way to save some money but, for me, it’s more importantly the perfect excuse to put some time aside to get creative. This is a very, very simple DIY project that will help bring on the […] Read more…

 

Pea and Pancetta Soup

Oddly enough, the term ‘comfort food’ is not something I ever grew up hearing in France. I think it’s because so much of the food really is, inherently, comfort food that it would make for quite a redundant label. From creamy potato puree, to seared duck breast, pot au feu (beef stew), salade de chevre chaud (frisee lettuce […] Read more…

 

Win a Kitchen Aid Mixer with our Holiday Cookie Swap

As readers of this site know, I ‘ve been working for Style at Home for the past few months. The holidays are one of the busiest times of the year for our food and home decor content, and I will be sharing some of my holiday articles with you in the next few weeks . […] Read more…

 

Tarte Tatin and a Cookbook Giveaway

First things first … tarte tatin! Have you ever had a slice of this delicious, upside down, caramel and apple tart? If not, I suggest you run through this post and give it a try as soon as you have a moment in the kitchen! This dessert is a real staple of my Parisian upbringing. […] Read more…