I thought I would give you all a glimpse of the kinds of dishes I have been making at the French Culinary Institute so far. If any of these pique your interests, let me know and I’ll post the recipe. Clockwise from top left: -Grilled steak served with pommes pailles and lemon parsley butter-Quiche Lorraine […] Read more…
Soufflés are one of those desserts that make me fall in love with cooking, all over again, every time. Light and airy concoctions are born from simple basic ingredients… and watching the dessert fly out of its ramekin makes me smile instantly. There is just something magical about soufflés. The one featured here is a […] Read more…
Last week was full of culinary adventures. An entire day was dedicated to making eggs… poached, en cocotte, french-style omelettes and so on. For those of us who have never made eggs for more than a couple people before, this was quite the experience. Picture a compost bin complete with over 100 egg shells and […] Read more…
I’ve always been confounded by food-loving vegetarians. How can you say you appreciate food when meat is such a central part of so many wonderful meals. I’m too often tempted to say ‘forget about the ethics of being omnivores and just try it!’ Whenever I have a well-cooked dal dish, however, I am forced to […] Read more…
Classes have been taking a lot of my time… which explains how spaced my posts have been. I have moved into an appartment which, while quaint and full of charm, has a kitchen the size of a doll house. The sink is so tiny it has been a real challenge to wash pots and pans […] Read more…
The past couple weeks have been challenging but incredibly fulfilling. I have discovered the wonders of a professional kitchen and the many, many differences between cooking for family or friends and cooking for a paying customer. I have to say I’m not quite used to the hectic rythm of kitchen life. I wake up every […] Read more…