Schweineohren, also called Palmiers or Prussiens, is a sweet French pastry that is made from puff pastry. They are usually filled with butter, sugar and sometimes cinnamon. Continue reading Crunchy sweet Palmiers (Schweineohren)
In October 2022, I made a brief but unforgettable stop in Marseille, France—a city where the sea meets centuries of culinary tradition. Amid the bustling harbor and sun-warmed stone streets, I tasted a bowl of Bouillabaisse that left a lasting impression. This iconic fish soup, once the humble fare of sailors and fishermen, has evolved into a celebrated dish served in fine restaurants across Provence. … Continue reading Bouillabaisse: A Taste of Marseille in My Kitchen
By Guest Author Claudia Clark. Visiting the Northern region of France known as Normandy is somewhere I had always wanted to go because my mother had been a French teacher and spent several years there as part of an exchange program while she was in college and was quite fond of the area. From the time I was a small child she showed me photos and shared her stories of the time she spent there. Continue reading A Trip to Normandy, Well Worth the Wait
Colmar feels like a storybook come to life. Nestled in Alsace, with its half-timbered houses, flower-lined canals, and cobblestone streets basking in the sun, it invites you to wander and savor. It was there—on a spring day fragrant with blossoms—that I first tasted Quiche Lorraine with Asparagus. I still remember the moment. I had been strolling through the old town, admiring the pastel façades and … Continue reading Quiche Lorraine with Asparagus: A Taste of Colmar
The charming French town Chamonix initially rose to international fame in 1924 as the first host of the Winter Olympics. Located in the Haute-Savoie department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France between the peaks of the Aiguilles Rouges and Aiguille du Midi. By guest author Claudia Clark Continue reading Chamonix-MontBlanc, the highest Mountain in Western Europe
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 Smooth French Liver Pâté Recipe
There’s something about a cold, rainy day that calls for a warm kitchen and a dish that wraps you in comfort. The kind of day when the windows fog up, the rhythm of raindrops taps gently on the glass, and you find yourself reaching for a recipe that feels like a hug. For me, that dish is Chicken Fricassée—a creamy, savory one-pan wonder that’s as … Continue reading Comforting Chicken Fricassée Recipe for Rainy Days
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
