As I anticipated last week's class, my heart fell. Here I'd advertised a spring class and we were still in the throes of winter with the season being at least…
My son, Joe, is visiting from the U.S., spending more time here than usual as he writes his senior thesis. I'm enjoying watching him work, our conversations roiling around the…
What is more wonderful than a poached egg? Many things, perhaps, but not when you've been traveling, or you're in a hurry, or your child has a performance and you've…
Ever since I tasted these praline almonds, made by my colleague and friend David Lebovitz once when he was visiting, I've loved them. They're a perfect, and perfectly surprising, amuse-bouche,…
As comfy as a pair of worn jeans, leek and potato soup is just as delicious. Particularly today, as the extreme freezing temperatures demand making and eating soup! The typical…
When we sit down to a meal at On Rue Tatin I'm always so happy at the response. Everyone loves what we eat (because they made it so well!),…
What is more quintessentially French than roast chicken? Here are the tips that will give you perfect roast chicken every time!
It's very simple to keep a great edge on your knives. Do this before you use them each time, then get them sharpened professionally at least once a year! A…
The main thing to remember about wine is if you love it, then it will be the perfect wine to serve. Here are some tips on how to get the…
Now you've washed the lettuce and made the Classic Vinaigrette. All that's left is tossing the lettuce leaves, and this video shows you how to do it perfectly. You think…