A Night of Wine Tasting
There were seven red wines to taste last night, which might seem a daunting task to some. But not to […]
Truth in a Tomato
What a week. My eldest, Joseph, was home briefly to accompany my youngest, Fiona, to college. There was packing, unpacking,
Essential Kitchen Tools For a French Cook
When I get into the kitchen and begin to organize ingredients, I have several (let’s say many…!) essential and indispensable
Summer Tomato Tart
What is the difference between a tourte, a torte and a tart? When it comes to summer tomatoes, there is
Comté – the Queen of French Cheese
This is not my opinion, this is fact. Comté is THE Queen of French cheese on the French table. It’s
Mussels Oh Mussels Alive Alive Oh – An Eclade For You
Many years ago I tasted the most amazing dish near Bordeaux – local mussels cooked in a nest of pine
Stuffed Potatoes on the Grill
Stuffed potatoes. Is there anything more glorious sounding. START WITH THE RIGHT POTATO The potatoes here are a sweet, tender
Herbes de Provence
Herbes de Provence is the nearly mythical blend of green herbs from the Mediterranean landscape called the garrigue. When you
BAY-GRILLED MONKFISH – LOTTE GRILLE AU LAURIER
BAY-GRILLED MONKFISH – LOTTE GRILLE AU LAURIER This recipe for bay-grilled monkfish involves fire and smoke, yet it’s done on
HERBES DE PROVENCE
HERBES DE PROVENCE This is an almost mythical herb mix traditionally made with herbs that grow wild throughout Provence. There,
