As I’ve mentioned here before, Halloween wasn’t celebrated in France when I was growing up. I remember learning about trick or treat and dressing up while watching Friends and other TV shows, and from my American friends at school. The only time I celebrated it was in elementary school. We had a British nanny for […] Read more…
With Thanksgiving only days away here in Canada I thought I would post an easy side dish recipe that pairs wonderfully with deliciously moist turkey and sides such as green bean salad or beet puree. I certainly didn’t grow up celebrating Thanksgiving (it’s obviously not a holiday of any kind in France!) but it’s a […] Read more…
As I was taking the time out of a busy day to prepare this blog today, it dawned on me how much time I’ve spent on this site for the past four or so years. There are so many blogs on the internet these days that it can sometime seem like the virtual world is […] Read more…
When planning for a meal, a lot of us think of which fish or meat to prepare but don’t necessarily give that much thought to what it will be served with. Side dishes, as their name suggests, are often an afterthought and not the protagonist of the meal. While simple salads, pasta and rice are […] Read more…
With the summer months slowly winding down, I thought it would be the perfect time for a berry roundup and a celebration of the best that summer has to offer. These recipes are my favourite berry-filled treats are are the sweet dishes I find myself missing in the colder months. I do always have some […] Read more…
The only slightly tedious part of making quiche is taking the time to make a good homemade dough. For that reason, it can be hard to make quiche on a busy weeknight. I also find that dough usually makes for a heavy meal, especially in the evening. This recipe is my solution to the issue […] Read more…