Smoothies can be such an easy and pleasant way to get some vitamins every day. Like juicing, the combinations are just about endless. Here in France, I find the frozen fruit availability is a bit limited. In the states, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and Safeway offer organic frozen fruit. You can also buy organic fruit … Continue reading
My sister sent me this chard pesto recipe from a blog called ‘closet cooking’: Swiss Chard Pesto. The first time I made it, I added spinach and removed the jalapeños…I didn’t have enough chard and my husband doesn’t eat spicy food. I have made it at least 5 times since then with several variations as … Continue reading
I love to watch cooking shows on TV! In France, there is only one channel and it’s called Cuisine TV. They have quite a variety of shows including English chefs like Jamie Oliver and Nigela Lawson, as well as American chef Giada de Laurentis. Yesterday I saw a super easy recipe for chocolate mousse. He … Continue reading
A year or so ago I went to a chili cook off here in Aix. I of course made a pot with my dad’s recipe. A classic ground beef & pork combination with some lovely chili powders he orders from Pendery’s in Texas. When he makes it it’s great. When I made it…it was less … Continue reading
I started sprouting seeds last fall. Sprouts are considered a superfood and honestly they are also super delicious. My husband and I eat them on crackers, french bread, sandwiches and salads. They really are a better way to snack. I recently subscribed to Food & Wine magazine for my iPad. They published an article … Continue reading
A perfect snack in between meals. Great energy that lasts a few hours and it doesn’t confuse your blood sugar levels like other snacks that lack balance.
This week at my producers market my seafood guy had some mussels that looked nice. So I took home a sac (1kg) and cooked them in the traditional french method. It’s actually quick and easy. If you have never tried them at home before, then give this a shot sometime. I didn’t have any … Continue reading
Citrus Verrine topped with Grapefruit & Star Anise Froth and Orange Tuile Cookies This week I went to a little 1hr workshop organized by Cuisine Évènements, Stephanie Ginoux, given by Chef Saucier Philippe Houy from Restaurant Christian Etienne a 1* Michelin restaurant in Avignon. It took place in a little organic produce market called Terre et … Continue reading
Recently I spent a lovely saturday at Dalmeran winery not far from the house. They have a beautiful kitchen where cooking classes are easily presented. Chef Mathieu Desmarest, Meilleur Apprenti de France, from Restaurant Paul Bocuse, led the course. There were 7 of us and the class was about 3 hours long. Our host Stéphanie Ginoux, … Continue reading
Originally posted on Balanced Modern Mom:
So as you know I love Meatless Mondays and an All Vegetarian meal whenever I can….??!! I especially love Quinoa, for me it’s the best substitution to heavy carbs and it marries so well with vegetables (really anything, in this case I am focusing on vegetables 😉 ), I…
My Kitchen in Provence 