French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup: Simple Ingredients, Rustic Flavor

There’s something deeply satisfying about transforming the simplest ingredients into something comforting and elegant. French Onion Soup is one of those dishes—a timeless starter that warms the soul and brings a touch of rustic charm to the table. I love making it on quiet evenings, when the house is calm and the scent of caramelized onions fills the air. It’s quick to prepare, yet rich … Continue reading French Onion Soup: Simple Ingredients, Rustic Flavor

Colmar, France

Colmar, the most picturesque, historic town in the Alsace

The Alsace region with all its beauty is a real place for connoisseurs, but above all, it causes tourists to be amazed. The town of Colmar, is arguably the most delightful city in France! While staying in the Black Forest, I left one morning after breakfast to drive to the French side. Colmar, the third largest city in the region, is no longer a real small town with its almost 67,000 inhabitants, but is often regarded as such due to its intimacy and its enticing small town charm. My expectations were rewarded visiting this magnificent city. Continue reading Colmar, the most picturesque, historic town in the Alsace

French Liver pate

A Taste of Eguisheim: My Alsace French Liver Pâté Experience

A great spread for parties is this decadent French Liver Pâté! Sometimes I have a craving for Liverwurst. I have made the Pfälzer before, this one is different. French Liver Pâté is made with Chicken Liver and a shot of Cognac, Brandy or Sherry cooking wine Continue reading A Taste of Eguisheim: My Alsace French Liver Pâté Experience

Crepes. French pancakes

French Crêpes, a thin, melt in your mouth kinda pancake

On my last visit to Colmar, France, I watched a Crepe maker making these very thin delicate pancakes. I learned, they are not sweet, but instead savory. Unlike pancakes, Crêpes have a very smooth batter, mostly achieved with a hand mixer, but whisking in a bowl can do the job. Continue reading French Crêpes, a thin, melt in your mouth kinda pancake