Cooking in a Small Kitchen
It’s not space that is important, but how you manage it. My Paris kitchen has a gas stove, high ceilings, […]
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French Holiday Dishes
Capon holds court in many homes, with turkey running a close second. Usually they are stuffed, French style, with chestnuts,
DUCK CONFIT
Confit: Mystery and Alchemy Making confit is fun, which maybe says a lot about my sense of fun. But it’s
The Truths and Mysteries of Duck and Fat
Question: What are the best species of duck for eating? Here in France, the most widely available duck is the
Wild Mushrooms and a Beautiful Dessert
What is the best way to cook wild mushrooms? Gently, respectfully, and only after they have been carefully cleaned. This
Menu Planning
Autumn is the most volatile of seasons, and my personal favorite. As I plan my upcoming menus I go to
Green Beans and Onsen Tomago Eggs
Today we made something I love, a simple braise of green beans which are so vivid and flavorful right now
GINGER COOKIES AND A HAPPY SOLUTION
There have been times when, whether I was making dinner for my family, or preparing for friends to come to
GET THOSE DELICIOUS CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING
Writing a book, any book including a cookbook, is a work of creativity and passion. The yearning to record our
TESTING RECIPES AND BASIL
I spend a lot of my year developing and testing recipes for my books, for other people’s books, for various
