Do you love food? Gluttony is my favourite sin! I find myself eating my way through Europe, and recreating the recipes and sharing them with you!
“Our happiest moments as tourists always seem to come when we stumble upon one thing while in pursuit of something else” If you are lucky this happens. You are on vacation and all the stars line up for a serendipitous experience. Maybe you are at a resort and the maid brings you back to…
How to make Boston Clam Chowder What is Boston Clam Chowder? Clams in a creamy broth, served as a soup and the recipe originating from the Boston area of the USA. Ingredients 3 kilos clams cooked in vegetable or fish soup base, then cleaned…
On my birthday this year Alfonz treated me to a traditional French Cassoulet in St. Jeans, Minervois paired with the local Muscat. Now, there are different villages in a triangle around Capestang whom all claim to be the origin of Cassoulet. They all have variations on the recipe. Cassoulet is white beans baked with sausages…
No need to travel to Vienna any longer to experience Christmas markets. Budapest is the up and coming weekend getaway to visi, who ranked 7th in the world for the best Christmas market behind Vienna and Strasbourg. Ranked #2 as best cities to visit in the world, top 5 for cycling friendly, top…
Rouladen is a traditional german meal that I make once a year for Alfonz’s birthday. Ingredients serves 8: Dijon mustard 8 slices beef top round steak 1/4 inch thick Salt and pepper to taste 8 strips of bacon 8 large pickles 1 large diced onion 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups beef broth 1/3 cup…
Today is the fortieth day after resurrection, claiming to be the day Jesus ascended to heaven. The day marks the end of his life on earth and is celebrated in many Christian communities around the world. We enjoyed a busy day with our French friends. 11:30 lunch with Hughes (our hairdresser) and his lovely family…
French crepes are identical to Hungarian Palacsinta! 1-cup flour, 2 well beaten eggs, a pinch of salt, a splash of vanilla, 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup soda water or water. Mix all ingredients until it runs smooth, and lighter than pancake mix Ladle batter into a hot oiled pan and evenly spread until it…
Granola is an adjective to describe a Canadian who is uber health conscious, left-winged, open minded and possibly a hairy hippy, but not necessarily. Often confused with the pot smoking hippy; a hippy can be granola. Granola people are predominantly environmentally aware…
Francois & Carole Gauffre own La Compagnie Des Fromagers, the specialty cheese shop where they hand select each product from the best producers throughout France. In the direction of Beziers after Montady is a roundabout. Take your third exit and turn into the industrial block, and at the end you will see three wooden cut outs;…
Our hairdresser Hughes, from Twin’s Hair Design here in Capestang France, gave me my new French-looking hairdo, honored us by inviting us to his home for the King’s Cake tradition. Like many people of the South of France, Hughes speaks another language, and has been very accepting and helpful to our family during our first…