Category : French

What Should You Eat During The World Cup Final?


07th July 2006
France vs. Italy The two teams in the World Cup both have an excellent gastronimic history, so the choices are basically enless. I'll have a small group of around 6 or 7 friends at my cottage to watch the game and so have prepared an appropriate menu fo… more »

World Cup Meals: Quarter Finals - Brazil vs. France


03rd July 2006
France vs. Brazil France - Lamb Shanks with Leeks Ingredients: 4 lamb shanks olive oil 1 onion 2 slices of lard, diced 1 glass of red wine honey salt spices (1 tsp use your imagination here) Leeks 2-3 1 orange nutmeg powder Directions: Put your oven o… more »

Making Classic French Pastry at The French Culinary Institute


27th January 2006
I've always been a lover of French Pastries but have never quite perfected this very Gallic art. It seems that every little corner cafe from Marsailles to Orleans can do it, so why do I find it so difficult. Well, it seems I'm not alone. The French Culi… more »

Gourmet Breakfasts - Are they Possible?


24th January 2006
Fine dinners, exquisite luncheons, breathtaking desserts, even charming high teas abound, but rarely does one come across a breakfast that could be described as a culinary masterpiece. Now I'm well aware that when it comes to preparing the most important… more »