Pre Catalan
Pre Catalan is a lovely restaurant in Paris for a special occasion. My husband took me there for my birthday a few years back. The restaurant is in a beautiful park-like location. The grounds are...
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Le Rouge Vif is a great little neighborhood bistro in Paris. The owners are from Lyon and serve Lyonnaise food. The bistro is cozy, modern and charming. The food is hearty and wonderful. I chose...
View ArticleLe Bistrot du Paradou
One of my favorite restaurants in Provence is Le Bistrot du Paradou. When you go there, you feel almost like family. The staff is super-nice and the food is excellent. I love the fact that you get...
View ArticleLa Bastide de Marie
I loved the dining experience at La Bastide de Marie near Menerbes. I took a group there during a Culinary Getaway back in October when the nights had started getting cooler. When we arrived, we were...
View ArticleAuberge Le Clos de Paulilles
This restaurant is not in Provence, but in Banyuls sur Mer in Southern France near Spain. Since I don’t have a category for that area, I put it into “Provence”. This is a ferme auberge. That means...
View ArticleAuberge de la Loube
I have had several meals in this rustic country setting, and they have all been nice. I have always ordered the assortment of Provencal appetizers there. That is really a meal in itself. It is an...
View ArticleRestaurant Christian Etienne
I recently had the pleasure of dining at this great establishment in Avignon. Truffles were in season so, of course, I had to have the truffle meal. From the truffled scallop starter to the roasted...
View Articledelicious:days
You must check out the delicious:days website. We had the great fortune to meet the owners of this site when we were in Munich last year. They are great people who are totally into food, and they...
View ArticlePlanting an Indoor Herb Garden
If you’ve been waiting for just the right time to plant culinary herbs, don’t wait any longer! Growing herbs indoors can be fun, practical, and rewarding. All it really takes is a little planning and...
View ArticleUmami Restaurant
Recently, I dined twice within one week at Umami Restaurant in San Francisco. I was impressed both times. I loved the food, the service and the atmosphere. And I also really appreciate that this...
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Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
This is one of my favorite ways to bring out even more flavor in vine-ripened tomatoes. You can either peel the tomatoes first, or leave the skin on – it depends on how you would like to use them. We...
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Sungold Tomato and Bread Salad
This dish features some of nature’s best produce – super sweet Sungold tomatoes, sweet red onions and arugula. These fresh ingredients, combined with your favorite toasted bread cubes and a sweet-tart...
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Spring Onion, Roasted Pepper, Mushroom and Corn Galette
A galette (rustic tart) is so easy to make and is sure to become one of your “go to” dishes. I make both sweet and savory galettes (such as this Nectarine Galette), depending upon the season and the...
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Rosemary-Scented Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Potatoes, Spring Onions and...
This is a meal in a baking dish. It is very easy to prepare and really delicious. The sweet and savory combination is perfect for a rustic summertime lunch or dinner. This dish pairs well with a...
View ArticleChicken Piccata
I am inspired to make chicken piccata when I have Meyer lemons, chives, parsley and dill in the garden. I especially like the addition of the fresh dill. I serve this dish with simple sides of rice...
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Lavender Simple Syrup
Lavender grows year-round in our garden. I use it to make this simple syrup and I preserve it in sugar and in salt. I use it in shortbreads, in scones, in ice cream. It is a favorite of ours to...
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Stewed Chicken with Charred Tomatillos and Coconut Rice
Tomatillos are in season right now in Northern California. I am finding them in our local farmers markets. Tomatillos are known for their tart flavor and green color. They lend themselves...
View ArticleEggplant and Zucchini Parmigiana
This recipe makes delicious use of those gorgeous eggplants and squashes that are in abundance in the summer markets. The dish also freezes well so you can have a great taste of summer during other...
View ArticleRoasted Lamb Chops with Mint Pesto
This dish features the classic combination of lamb and mint, but with a twist. Instead of using mint jelly, make this fresh mint pesto to use as a condiment. It works perfectly and will quickly become...
View ArticleChilled Summer Melon Soup
I first made this soup in Provence. The Cavaillon melons in the markets smelled so good that I wanted to feature them in a course of their own. Since we were on a Lavender Getaway at the time, I...
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