One of the things I love stocking up on when we go to the Asian market in Bordeaux is herbs. Yes, this is France, so I can buy big bags of Herbes de Provence at the Asian market. One of my finds on the last trip was dried celery leaves. It’s not anything I even thought about using or have ever seen being used, but it made so much sense … Continue reading →
I’ve been in a lazy cooking mood lately… I want quick, easy, warm and comforting. In my kitchen that means risotto. Risotto alla Osso Buco Total time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 2/3 cup Arborio rice (or other rice specifically for risotto – Carnaroli or Vialone Nano) 1/3 cup (3oz, 90ml) dry white wine 2 1/4 cups (18oz, 540ml) chicken stock 1/2 onion, chopped 1 tbs butter 1/2 cup (2oz, 60gr) Parmesan … Continue reading →
Everything is back to normal: the computer has been restored to all its glory, there are 2 dogs sprawled on the office floor taking 'second morning nap', the wall has been repaired and my brain is slightly less frazzled. The only lingering hiccup is an ungodly, screeching feedback noise whenever I turn my music up too loud. I shall be forced to listen to 'The Grateful Dead' and 'Arlo Guthrie' … Continue reading →
