French lentils (or green lentils or Puy lentils) are great for salads. They have a nice, peppery taste and they hold their shape when cooked. This is a great salad for busy weeknights. It only takes 30 minutes from start … Continue reading
Tartine was the first dish we ate after we moved into our Paris apartment. We ended up at nearby café just across from the metro station around happy hour. We got an apéritif at the bar, Kir Royale for me … Continue reading
At the farmer’s market this week I ran into some beautiful melons. They smelled and tasted flowery and sweet. I couldn’t resist buying one. I knew immediately I wanted to make an appetizer with the melon. Initially I thought about … Continue reading
I’m back in Florida so now have my copy of the Joy of Cooking. As I said before this is one of my favorite salad dressings. It is great in a spinach salad with avocado, egg & red onions. And … Continue reading
Years ago, when I was in New Orleans with a bunch of friends to watch the Gators in the Sugar Bowl, I had the pleasure of going to Mr. B’s Bistro. This restaurant is one in the pantheon of Brennan … Continue reading