Une tranche de vie
When cold winter comes and daylight becomes shorter, I love cocooning! Staying under the quilt or a tartan rug, with some hot chocolate or a mug of tea, reading an absorbing book or watching a cheesy movie. Key item to Continue reading Christmas tea
Wanna discover some new vegetables? Need some fresh ideas of side dishes to serve with meat or fish? Here is a very uncommon vegetable. Each time I cook some Jerusalem artichoke, I can hear my grandfather tell his stories: during Continue reading Jerusalem artichoke purée
I discovered this recipe in Italy. It comes from a family from Verona, and has been passed down from mother to daughter. It’s a very simple broth, but such a great comfort food ! It is absolutely perfect for winter, Continue reading Golden broth and parmesan cheese cubes
This is a recipe used by the French sailors in Toulon, in order to preserve the meat for weeks while sailing during long periods. They use sea salt, like in the old times. This is a very simple and easy Continue reading Home made salted meat
The Philippines was a Spanish colony for 400 years, then was ceded to the United States and stayed under the influence of the United States for about 40 years. This is why Filipinos love fried chicken, and you can find Continue reading Home made fried chicken and chicken nuggets
This is a variation of my mother’s stuffed mussels: mussels stuffed with butter, parsley, garlic and bread crumbs, then grilled in the oven for few minutes. Delightful! In my neighborhood, we are very lucky to have an exceptional market with Continue reading Roasted scallops with butter, parsley and garlic