Quatorze Juillet
Posted: 07/14/2011 Filed under: Paris, Shops | Tags: Apricots, Bastille Day, Chocolate Eclairs, Food, G. Detou, Paris, Travel Leave a comment »Today is the 14th of July, better known back home as Bastille Day. The celebrations started last night with the bals des pompiers, the annual neighborhood dances hosted by the firefighters, and continue today with music on the Champs de Mars and fireworks behind the Eiffel Tower. I, however, have my own reason to celebrate. Today marks the two-thirds way of completing my masters degree in France. I say two-thirds because all that’s left is the thesis. But, of course, my life hasn’t been all work. So here are some pictures of what I’ve been up to lately.
Buying nuts, chocolate, olive oil, mustard, and other random baking supplies at the wonderful G. Detou. I’m always impressed with the quality and great deals you find here. Read the rest of this entry »
The French Press
Posted: 07/13/2011 Filed under: Drinks, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Vegan | Tags: brewing, coffee, drinks, French press, Recipes 1 Comment »I like my coffee black and bold. A real cup of coffee that tastes fresh and smells of a far off place. It’s such a simple thing, a good cup of coffee, but it’s often the simple things that get you out of bed in the morning…
There are many ways you can make coffee: drip, espresso, moka… but, ever since I learned to make French press coffee, this method has remained one of my favorites. Read the rest of this entry »
Spiced Brownies
Posted: 06/29/2011 Filed under: Paris, Places, Recipes 1 Comment »
If you thought that traditional brownies were decadent enough, you’re in for a real treat with these brownies that are extra moist and chewy with a little kick and bite right when you need it. Read the rest of this entry »
Julia’s Frosting
Posted: 06/04/2011 Filed under: Gastronomy, Gluten-Free, Recipes | Tags: birthday cakes, Butter Cream, crème au beurre, French cooking, Frosting, Gluten-Free, Julia Child, Recipes 1 Comment »
I remember meeting Julia Child once when I was growing up. I can’t remember how old I was exactly, maybe seven or eight, but I do remember being impressed. The line of people waiting to see her spread out onto the sidewalk of Cookworks – the first and only cooking supply store I knew growing up in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I loved going there and seeing all the different sized pots and pans, and all the shiny knives. They had a big yellow cat too that reminded me of Alice in Wonderland (my favorite book at the time). But this time, we weren’t there to pick out a new gadget for our wish list. No, we were there to meet Julia. Read the rest of this entry »
