Cooking artichokes à la Barigoule was one of the things I was very exited about when moving to France. For this simple Provencal recipe calls for small artichokes named poivrade, and they are very hard to find in Germany. Here, in contrast, the poivrades belong to the usual potpourri of summer vegetables, something you pass by in […]
Category: starters, snacks & sides
Of mussels & snails
I am a curious eater. When I´m eating out, I´ll probably order something I don´t know just to find out if it´s good. When I come home from the market, I´ll proudly present my latest discoveries. I´m taste hunting. The idea to miss any deliciousness due to sheer ignorance drives me crazy. Last week at […]
Crevettes & tarragon mayonnaise
The weather has been warm and inviting during our first weeks here in Paris, making it easy to explore the possibilities of daily life: where to buy the best baguette, to find the butcher´s and the nearest supermarket, where to go for a walk or the nicest view over the city. Last sunday, we discovered a tiny, […]
terrine maison
deutsche Version When you go to a Parisian bistro for lunch or dinner, one of dishes you will find on the menu quite frequently is la terrine maison. These home made terrines are mostly made of chicken or poultry liver and served with pickles and bread as a starter. At home, we love to have it along […]
red cabbage winter tartelettes
deutsche Version Red cabbage is one of my favorite winter vegetables. I love the color and the purple marbled layers that show when you slice it, and I love that it is exclusively related to the cold season. During summer, I hardly think of red cabbage. But in winter, it can satisfy a hearty, yet sweetish craving […]
Egg en cocotte with blue cheese & chives
deutsche Version This French classic may not be more than a snack, but with some kind of magical power, perfectly able to satisfy a savory craving. It is almost unbeatable when it comes to recollecting your forces after a tough night of working (I´m thinking of my husband operating all night), partying (long ago), whatever. It […]
