As the temperatures get cooler, I’m ready for a bit of what the French call “le cocooning” (basically being a homebody which I already am but even more so in the winter) and of course, along with that, goes comfort food. In the winter months, I love nothing more than a leisurely breakfast that’s a … Read more
I’m happy to be a guest over on Mushrooms Canada, sharing a dish inspired by my summers in France – clafoutis but unlike the prune and Armagnac version I shared recently, this one is savoury! It’s been really hot lately here in the Southwest which means eating lighter and later, once the sun has gone … Read more
Ah spring… you’re so…. unpredictable! It’s hard to know what to wear in the morning, let alone what to plan for dinner – sometimes the temperature difference is huge between the time I leave the house at 7.15am (when I’m dreaming of comfort food for dinner) to the time I get home after 5pm (when … Read more
I don’t know about you but in the cold days of January, I’m so tempted to eat heavier comfort food. On the heels of the holidays, however, it’s not always ideal. I always feel like it’s really unfair for those of us in the northern hemisphere that the weather after the holidays is cold – … Read more
The holiday season is in full swing by now and you’ve probably got most of your special menus planned out. If you’re looking for a quick, tasty appetizer to serve with your holiday drinks, though I have just the thing for you. And, bonus, a few of these with a salad make an excellent quick … Read more
We’re big fans of mushrooms around the eat. live. travel. write. household (yes, even Cleo!). When I was little, I always used to think their French name (champignons) sounded SO exotic and I always felt really sophisticated eating and cooking with them! Nowadays they are a kitchen staple and I’m always on the lookout for … Read more