Cassoulet
Nothing makes me feel as cozy in the wintertime as cassoulet.
Crock Pot Coq au Vin
Crock Pot Coq au Vin is Coq au Vin made in your crock pot. Sounds fancy, but it’s actually a very simply dish that’s easy to make. And it’s even easier in your slow cooker.
Coq au vin, pronounced “coco van,” is a hearty winter dish of
Easy Reduction Sauce
One question I get asked a lot is how to make gravy without gluten. It’s easy to make gravy without flour — just make a reduction sauce.
Croque-Madame
The croque-monsieur is a French hot sandwich made with ham and cheese. You see them everywhere in cafes in Paris. The croque-madame is the feminine version, which includes a fried egg on top.
Chef Dan Barber Brings Sustainable, Humane Foie Gras to America
Every time I post about foie gras, I get hate mail. Get ready to comment, because here we go again.
Movie Review: Julie & Julia
I got to see the new movie, Julie & Julia, over the weekend. While I enjoyed the film, I can’t say I loved it.
Date Night at Anisette: Foie Gras, Steak and More Foie Gras
Last night we had our first date night in almost a year. We went to a French brasserie called Anisette in Santa Monica, just a few blocks from the beach. It’s a relatively new place — been open about a year. I had no idea it existed.