As most of my French readers will know, August is really a national holiday month in France. Every year, most of the locals leave the crowded city for a couple weeks and make their way to the many beach towns in France. Growing up, August was always that month where things got relaxing, where you […] Read more…
I’ve been recipe testing to find a great no-bake, fruit-filled dessert for the summertime…and here it is! These bars hit the spot for me -they’re easy to make, there’s no need to turn on a warm oven and it makes the best of fresh fruit. Softening the peaches for a few minutes really makes a […] Read more…
Have you had haloumi cheese before? Haloumi really is one of my favourite cheeses to cook with. It’s great in sandwiches, to top salads and even to use on top of your favourite burgers during this summer’s BBQ season. Haloumi in often used in Middle Eastern cuisine and has that perfect mix of saltiness and […] Read more…
This is the very first recipe of a new series I’m starting here on Chocolate Shavings. “What do with Leftovers” will bring you some fun and easy ideas to effectively use leftovers and turn them into dishes that will feel new. If your kitchen is anything like mine, there is often a plethora of foods […] Read more…
As the weather is getting warmer, I’ve been craving light pasta dishes tossed with fresh ingredients and a mix of vibrant colours. This dish fits the bill pretty perfectly! I like using different types of pasta to spice up weeknight meals and the bucatini works beautifully in this one. It’s a thicker cut than spaghetti […] Read more…
Scones always brings back oodles of good memories for me. There used to be a big Marks & Spencer grocery store in Paris when I was growing up. As I’ve mentioned here before, my mom and I would love to stop by there every once in a while and pick up scones with some thick […] Read more…