Dominique Bouchet
One of my favorite restaurants in Paris is Restaurant Dominique Bouchet, which also happens to be the name of the chef/owner. On a visit to Paris last summer, I met my friend Carol there for dinner....
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One of my favorite special-occasion restaurants in Paris is Pierre Gagnaire. This is also the name of the chef/owner. This restaurant specializes in small dishes. Not small courses, but small dishes of...
View ArticlePre 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...
View ArticleLe Rouge Vif
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...
View ArticleSwiss Chard with Raisins and Toasted Pine Nuts
Ingredients 2 bunches Swiss chard leaves, washed – stems and center veins removed ½ cup wine (red or white will work, depending upon what you are serving) ½ cup California golden raisins ½ cup pine...
View ArticleBaby Shitake Mushroom and Pesto Pizza
Ingredients For the pesto: 3 Tablespoons pine nuts 1 cup basil leaves 1 clove garlic, sliced 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup freshly grated parmigiano reggiano or grana padano cheese Sea salt For...
View ArticleSwiss Chard with Vinegar Reduction Sauce
Ingredients ½ cup dried currants 1 ½ cup vinaigre de Banyuls or other favorite red-wine vinegar 2 T. butter 4-6 bunches Swiss chard 1/3 cup olive oil 2 small shallots, peeled and chopped 1 clove...
View ArticleLentils with Port-Glazed Shallots
Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil 2 small shallots, peeled and chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 3 cups dried lentils, rinsed and drained 2 clove garlic, chopped 6 cups vegetable stock 3 cups ruby Port...
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Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
This dish is great for nights when the weather is slightly cold or dreary. The leftovers can be used in sandwiches the next day – guaranteed to bring a smile! You can serve these meatballs as an...
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