During my childhood in the South of France we had a ritual every Friday we ate fish. Around 11 am in the morning there was a Blue small truck who was stopping in front of our neighbor’s Madame Terrier’s house. Because we were living in a small village sometimes and because older people [...]
For an entire year I was a Contributing Food writer for a wonderful So-Cal magazine Neighbors Newspaper, here is the great recipe I used last year for my article : Pan Bagna.. an easy, healthy and very colorful sandwich perfect for hot summer days ( the weather we have right now in Southern [...]
Leeks, Ham and Mushrooms Tart – Tarte aux poireaux, jambon et champignons de ma maman
Long time ago my parents, me and my sister had Sunday lunch at the best restaurant in Espelette village (beautiful Basque Village famous for its red hot Chili pepper).
This restaurant always serves magnificient dishes, unusual meals always a pure pleasure for your [...]
I love chocolate. I am a woman. Usually Women love chocolate Men do not really care. In Paris we have La Maison du Chocolat, we have Pierre Herme, Laduree . In Bayonne where my family lives we have Paries, Cazenave, Henriett ( in Biarrits) these Chocolatiers have been making the best Chocolates for generations. Oh my God [...]
Spanish Chicken with Beans, Chorizo and Olives
My philosophy is easy when cooking I want to be adventurous but I don’t want to stay hours in the kitchen! Again during my classes, my demo, and in my Blog you will see only easy, delicious, and fast recipes but please do not call me [...]
Again it is a French tradition to finish the Sunday lunch with a cake, a tart or a pie. You can bake it yourself or buy it at any Boulangerie- Patisserie. Usually you buy the cake at the same time you get your Croissants and fresh baguette in the morning.
Gâteau au yaourt is a [...]
While writing my Blog I realize how food is related to my past, my childhood, my family, our traditions, our values . I wish every single child in the world has great memories about the meal he shares and cooks with his own family.
I love Polenta. Creamy, sauted, with cheese…any form.The first time I ate it was in Italy during [...]