Most recipes on this blog come with a little story on the side. It simply helps me to introduce a dish when I have some kind of anecdote to tell, something funny, exiting, or even better something heartwarming about a recipe or its prominent ingredient, a feeling linked, a special moment attached, coming to mind […]
We are a family of meat lovers. But as much as we all agree on a beautiful steak, opinions are somewhat divided when it comes to the sides. For my kids, the emphasis of “steak frites” lies on the latter part anyway, my husband is fine as long a the wine is, while I usually need a little sidekick, a simple dollop of grainy […]
Of all the things one can love about Paris, it´s perhaps the closeness to the sea I adore most. The coast of Normandy being only one and a half hour away, a trip to the beach is a totally doable venture for a saturday afternoon. For someone like me who´s never lived anywhere near the ocean before, this continues to be truly fabulous: The sea, […]
This is a meal for a bright, warm and sunny day, perhaps one with a soft breeze, if you wish. A few days ago we had that kind of day. One (1) single day, but still. I love this recipe so much because it´s another great example of how you can create something elegant and special out of just […]
This is one of my very favorite dishes: Sole à la normande, with a creamy shrimp and apple cider sauce. The combination may sound unusual, but the buttery tenderness of the fish, the nutty crevettes, that somewhat fruity, sweetish aftertaste of the sauce – all these amazing flavors come together just wonderfully. I love how this recipe reflects the two […]
There are days when I just don´t know what to cook, so I go to the local butcher´s hoping to find some inspiration. Eyeing at the choice of the day while standing in line is the easiest way for me to make up my mind, but if that doesn´t help, I mostly come home with […]
deutsche Version Freshly baked bread is my ultimate can´t –live- without daily food. Every day, I buy or bake one. In regular intervals, that´s why there will be stale bread lying around in the bread basket, waiting to be turned into ….something else. Leftover cooking is a very fulfilling challenge for every home cook, don´t […]
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