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Come along on a food tour in Paris through the Marais neighborhood! We’ll visit a bakery with some of the best croissants in Paris, a chocolaterie that does so much more than make chocolate, get some charcuterie, taste some very special cheeses, and pair all of it with wine and cameraderie. Along the way we…
French-style hot chocolate, or chocolat chaud, is thick and ultra-chocolaty and easier to make than you might think. Once you try it, you’ll never go back to a powdered mix again! Um, why have I not made French-style hot chocolate at home before? Honestly, because I thought there was some sort of mystery to it….
Crispy chicken thighs in red wine with dried plums are elegant and decadent, but this is also an easy recipe. The dried plums soften and soak up the delicious red wine sauce, adding richness to the dish. We just got back from Paris! A fairly last-minute trip in terms of my typical Virgo-planning nature…
These easy appetizers only use a few ingredients, and you probably already have them in your pantry. Last minute appetizers to get you out of the kitchen and into your party clothes in no time! Candied Hazelnuts With just two ingredients, you can create a little magic. Sugar and hazelnuts combine to make an elegant…
These parmesan crisps, or frico, can be served as an appetizer at cocktail parties or put on sandwiches in place of a slice of cheese. This is an easy gluten-free appetizer recipe that can be made a few days ahead. I have to tell you, I tried to make parmesan crisps a few times before…
Come along on a food tour in Paris through the Marais neighborhood! We’ll visit a bakery with some of the best croissants in Paris, a chocolaterie that does so much more than make chocolate, get some charcuterie, taste some very special cheeses, and pair all of it with wine and cameraderie. Along the way we…
Take a look at a couple of the markets we visited while traveling in Vienna, Rochusmarkt and Naschmarkt. I have to admit that I can spend most of the day wandering and lingering in European markets like these. When we travel, exploring markets is just about my favorite thing to do. You can learn so…
