Can you believe how fast December has gone by so far? I have quite a few things left to do on my list and very little time do it in! This year, I’m spending the holidays in New York – it’s the first time that I will be spending the holidays outside of a ‘home’ […] Read more…
After putting up my Christmas tree this weekend, it seems that the holidays are really in full swing! During this hectic time of year – between holiday shopping, seeing friends and family and wrapping up a busy work year – there is often little time to sit back and relax. No matter how hectic it […] Read more…
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…
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…
This post will be a short one. I’ve been sick with a fall flu for the past couple days and have spent more time in bed than I care for. I miss my kitchen and the real desire for food! I still got myself to make these over the weekend, and it helped take […] Read more…
There’s often a misconception that making a healthy meal takes time and is not achievable on any given day of the week. This post is meant as an easy recipe to counter that approach! A couple weeks ago, I was asked what my tips were to eat healthy while saving time and money. My answer […] Read more…