I Am a Fashion Model – Spring Wear
The very latest fashions from France! On the left, we have trend-setting dinner pajamas. This delightful, matching ensemble comes from Chez Ours and sports bear silhouettes on an avant-garde white...
View ArticleI Am a Fashion Model – Spring Sock Wear
The very latest fashions from France! Socks are in for men. Socks are chic. Socks are now. And what socks are the stylish man man wearing? Food themed socks. Men are wearing socks that shout, “I will...
View ArticleSpanish Almond Sherry Soup – New Tidbits
Spanish Soup ALMOND SHERRY SOUP INGREDIENTS 1 onion 2½ tablespoons butter 15 saffron threads ¼ pound blanched or slivered almonds 2 eggs yolks 3 cups chicken stock 3 tablespoons sherry ¼ teaspoon...
View ArticleBeef With Chestnuts
Croatian Entree BEEF WITH CHESTNUTS INGREDIENTS 1 pound chestnuts 6 cups water 1 large onion 1½ pounds sirloin, tenderloin, or rump 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ tablespoon paprika ½ teaspoon pepper ½...
View ArticleMason Jar Strawberry Ice Cream
American Dessert MASON JAR STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM INGREDIENTS 2 cups heavy whipping cream 5½ tablespoons sugar 2¼ teaspoons vanilla extract ⅛ teaspoon salt 2 cups whole strawberries, fresh or frozen...
View ArticleWe’re French and You’re Not – Chapter One – Chardonnay Man – Part 2
From the Private Diary of Robert Le Secraisin. 31 October, 5 p.m.: Jean and I begin planning our route for this year’s Chardonnay race. This year’s contest begins in Monaco and ends in Dover. We both...
View ArticleSimple Oblea Sandwich
Colombian Desserts SIMPLE OBLEA SANDWICH INGREDIENTS 2 oblea wafers or other 6″ wafers 3 tablespoons each of one or more of the following fillings: caramel sauce (If you can get the authentic Colombian...
View ArticleChicken Basquaise
French Entree CHICKEN BASQUAISE INGREDIENTS 1 green bell pepper 1 red bell pepper 1 large onion 2 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons fresh thyme 3 tomatoes 2 pounds chicken pieces, bone in or boneless 1...
View ArticlePaul’s Awesome Spanish Phrase Book – Four Key Phrases
“Help, I’m going to Spain. I know I know no Spanish. What are the most import things I need to say? Vlad the Impaler Dear Vlad, I can help you. Simply buy my handy Paul’s Awesome Spanish Phrase Book....
View ArticleDigaag Qumbe (Coconut Yogurt Chicken)
Somali Entree DIGAAG QUMBE (Coconut Yogurt Chicken) INGREDIENTS ½ cup rice 2 garlic cloves 1 red onion 1 carrot 1 small potato 1 pound boneless chicken thighs 1 jalapeno 1 red bell pepper 2...
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