There’s something about a good pasta salad that makes it the star of any outdoor gathering. The Alsatian Pasta salad is perfect for a sunny barbecue and it suits a casual lunch on the terrace too. This dish always delivers comfort, color, and flavor. I first fell in love with this particular pasta salad while visiting the French Alsace region, in the charming town of … Continue reading Delicious Alsatian Pasta Salad Recipe
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
Tarte flambée, as the French call it, is proof that good recipes don’t need tons of ingredients. But good ones! Tarte flambée is always on our table when we don’t really feel like cooking. This is done so quickly, that it does not require a long rise time or the cumbersome preparation of other ingredients. Continue reading Flammkuchen or Tarte Flambée
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
I ate these decadent Almond Croissants while in Paris at the Les Deux Magots. They are also called croissants aux creme d’amandes or simply croissants fourrés. We arrived at the Parisian district with a special charm, an atmosphere of character and a renowned café name Les Deux Magots! With a patio facing the church, and its waiters in black and white clothes set the tone of Saint-Germain. Continue reading Croissants aux Amandes in Paris
