Healthy Food . . . Fresh Ingredients . . . Easy Recipes . . . & Musings from France
In the U.S. breaded, frozen portions of fish are called ‘fish sticks’. In the U.K. they are called ‘fish fingers’. Neither name makes the least bit of sense. Or maybe yes…. As my mother got older, and her appetite decreased, … Continue reading…
Honey lasts forever….. Or so I’m told. I have read that honey has been found in 4,000 year old tombs and is still good. I won’t, personally, have a chance to investigate that and I won’t, personally, search for any … Continue reading…
One of the spices I always pickup at the Asian supermarket is mustard seeds. My mother always had them in the house when I was growing up. Unlike paprika and olive oil, which she also had, she actually used the … Continue reading…
I waited tables in a restaurant when I was a student. It was the only restaurant in our village of less than 300 inhabitants. It was rather famous for its steaks and lobster tail. It was also a typical small … Continue reading…
I like mustard. I don’t like a strong mustard flavor and I don’t like it to dominate (like slathered on a hamburger or hot dog), but I do like the ‘je ne sais quoi’ it adds to foods. I often … Continue reading…
This is my favorite way of preparing salmon in the winter. Mon mari would just prefer to wait until summer when he can cook it on the barbecue. It’s winter (barely) so I won the debate. Unlike some people, we … Continue reading…
Those of you who read this blog know I’m not a fan of fruit with meat. I make an exception for lemons….. Lemons and capers can improve almost anything. Or lemon and browned butter. Or just a squeeze of lemon. … Continue reading…