Clafoutis aux fraises
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Category: L’Art de la table
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Le Pain Quotidien
What he wanted was so simple: bread, hearty and wholesome, with a firm slice and a good crust. Alain Coumont learned about bread as a small child, standing on a chair every Sunday watching his grandmother bake bread. As a young … Continue reading Le Pain Quotidien
The Unglamorous Origin of “French Toast” or pain perdu!
French Toast is a yummy luscious breakfast treat in the US with a French twist … but do you know the humble creation and unglamorous origin of French Toast ? French toast, also known as eggy bread, Bombay toast, German … Continue reading The Unglamorous Origin of “French Toast” or pain perdu!
Les Petites Madeleines de Proust
Les Petites Madeleines de Proust Extrait de Marcel Proust, À la recherche du temps perdu, Du côté de chez Swann, 1913. “Il y avait déjà bien des années que, de Combray, tout ce qui n’était pas le théâtre et le drame de … Continue reading Les Petites Madeleines de Proust
Croque-Monsieur or Madame: French Grilled-Cheese Sandwich!
A Croque-Monsieur is simply a yummy grilled ham and cheese sandwich. It originated in French cafés and bars as a quick snack. Typically, some good quality swiss cheese such as Emmental or Gruyère is recommended. The name is based on the verb croquer (“to crunch” or to take a bite ) and the … Continue reading Croque-Monsieur or Madame: French Grilled-Cheese Sandwich!
It’s All About L.A Croissants!
Well, we asked our friends on the French A L.A Carte Facebook Page to take a little poll and tell us where they buy their “croissants” in L.A and vicinity? Thank you for participating and sharing the post and here … Continue reading It’s All About L.A Croissants!
Faites sauter les crêpes!
Faites sauter les crêpes! Le 2 février en France on fait sauter les crêpes pour la Chandeleur ( Candlemas) pour célébrer le retour des jours ensoleillés ( la crêpe symbole du soleil) ! Aux USA , mis à part … Continue reading Faites sauter les crêpes!
Fondue,Raclette,and Tartiflette!
Fondue, Raclette, and Tartiflette! It’s time to take out the fondue pot and the Raclette! These dishes are traditional French winter dishes and my kind of comfort food! It’s a good occasion to invite friends & family over and celebrate … Continue reading Fondue,Raclette,and Tartiflette!
Starlette Cake™: Why French Women Don’t Get Fat!
In 1985, Parisian TV host (France 2)Michèle La Porta invented a way to eat without guilt and frustration. She created Starlette Cake™, a delicious cake with no sugar, no butter, no flour, no eggs and no fat at all! Could it be one … Continue reading Starlette Cake™: Why French Women Don’t Get Fat!
Gourmet French Foods in LA!
Gourmet French Foods in LA! AAA Food Source! Established in 1990 Located in the Valley, 20 minutes from Los Angeles, AAA Food Source, Inc. sells to restaurants, hotels and retail shops and their well-stocked warehouse is open to the public! … Continue reading Gourmet French Foods in LA!
Macaron Mania in Los Angeles!
Macaron Mania in L.A! A Macaron is much more than an almond cookie! It is a melt in your mouth sensual experience that comes to us originally from our Italian neighbors. I think it was Catherine de’ Medici who brought them … Continue reading Macaron Mania in Los Angeles!
Le Foie Gras is Officially Banned in California!
I am having trouble swallowing this news! It feels like a piece of my French culture has been ripped away from me! And I only have foie gras at Christmas time during the Réveillon de Noël for heaven’s sake as a delicacy! … Continue reading Le Foie Gras is Officially Banned in California!
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