A Foodie Froggy in Paris

11 janvier 2007

Back from the Past III, A visit to the Farmer's Market

In Megève, the Market takes place every Friday, very close to the heart of the village. Food shopping at this market is a real pleasure, the salespersons are actually the ones who have made the produces and they are sooo nice ! Speaking with them is never...

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9 janvier 2007

Back from the Past II, A restaurant review

As has been said in my last post, Megève is full of very good restaurants, the most difficult task is to pick one ! We were 6 adults that evening and we all wanted to have an authentic experience : we were craving for real "comfort" food, that is to say...

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8 janvier 2007

Back from the Past !

Finally, I am back ! After 2 weks in Megève, a small ski resort in the French Alps. Why this title : “Back from the Past” ? First, because during 14 loooong days, I had no computer neither Internet access there and I really felt like I was living in the...

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23 décembre 2006

Suggestion for a wintery Menu ! Suggestion de Menu Hivernal !

French Wintery Menu Cheese Soufflé Stuffed Chicken Breasts "à la Fred" Tatin Apple Tart / Tarte Tatin aux pommes Pistachio Financiers , served with Café Those little "cakes", made with egg whites, melted butter and almond (or pistachio or hazelnut) powder...

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Tags: menu, hiver, winter

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22 décembre 2006

Did you know that "Tatin" was a family name ?

Yes, Tatin is not the french translation of “caramelized” even if it has become synonimous with it over the years. Actually, Tatin is a family name from the Center of France, a region called La Motte Beuvron. Two sisters, Stéphanie and Caroline Tatin...

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Tags: mangue, salted caramel, tatin, tart, tarte, caramel au beurre salé, pie

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20 décembre 2006

Chestnuts are children’s best friends

Chestnuts are not exclusive to savory dishes, they also make great desserts. The “chesnuts spread” is wonderfully sweetened and rich and can be a good source of energy for (gourmet) children practicing a sport or before an important exam. This is why...

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Tags: gâteaux de fêtes, marrons, chestnuts, chesnut spreadcake, crème de marrons

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19 décembre 2006

The "unmissable" Cheese Soufflé

Soufflés have always incredibly intimidated me. I have always been, you know, that kind of woman who did not like to take risks when cooking for her friends, always making "safe bets" so as not to disappoint her guests...and herself ! Soufflés, a "hit...

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Tags: facile, cheese, fromage, easy recipe, french recipe, recette française, soufflé

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19 décembre 2006

Yikes ! Another Food Blogger !

Dean&Deluca in NYC My name is Anne, I am 38, married , 2 daughters. You must wonder “she’s French , why a blog in English ?”. First, I was raised in an americanophile family. Don’t ask me why my parents were obsessed with the USA; I have no idea. But...

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