Were you intrigued when watching the last season of “Emily in Paris” on Netflix? What is this Magical Leek Soup that Sylvie talks about? Is this a real thing? Magical Leek Soup is not a new trend but a generations old weight management trick from French women. Leeks, of the onion family, are very good…
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French Christmas Traditions: The French Riviera
Have you ever been to France at Christmastime? There is something so incredibly magical about French Christmas Traditions. The French Riviera, in particular, does Christmas so well. The backdrop of the mediterranean sea, the convergence of cultures, (Provence! Italy! North Africa!) and the glitter of the Riviera makes for a stunning month of December. That…
Three Cheese Croque Madame
Cheese pull? Check! Runny Egg yolk? Check! Layers of Brioche bread baked with ham and a creamy cheese sauce? Check, check! The Croque Madame is the perfect brunch dish. It is impressive to serve and relatively easy to make – I will walk you through it, step by step. I love that it can also…
A cook’s look inside Julia Child’s Georgetown home
Are you curious to see what the inside of Julia Child’s Georgetown home looks like? Very recently, I learned the location of Julia and Paul Child’s Georgetown row house, located on the most idyllic street just one block off M street. To be honest, I had no idea that Julia Child had lived in Georgetown…
Turkey au Vin
A creative French take on the traditional Thanksgiving Meal, this recipe for Turkey au Vin, based on the French Classic, Coq au Vin, makes for a meal to remember. The turkey meat is juicy and flavorful, slow cooked in a rich, red wine sauce. The pearl onions glisten and the mushrooms are tender and succulent….
Super Simple French Roast Chicken Recipe
To a French woman, a Roast Chicken is the culinary equivalent to a little black dress. Quick to put together, chic to serve and versatile. This super simple French Roast Chicken recipe can easily be the main course for a special Sunday lunch with friends or a Tuesday night meal for the kids. A culinary…
French Riviera Pantry Essentials Checklist
Have you been wanting to try cooking French Riviera cuisine at home but don’t know where to start? Delicious, beautiful, French Riviera inspired meals are simpler than you might think to prepare – all that is required are a few basic pantry essentials, matched with the fruits and vegetables that are in season in your…
5 lessons I learned cooking live for the first time
This past Saturday I held my very first LIVE cooking demonstration. Sure, I have been food blogging for several years now and have often shared videos of my recorded recipes on instagram or facebook stories. However, never ever have I logged in to zoom to find a “room” full of people, looking back at me…
Authentic Olive Tapenade
Tapenade aux olives provençal or, Authentic Provençal Olive Tapenade, is a delicious spread of olives, garlic, capers and often anchovies, that is served in the South of France. Most restaurants and market bistros will serve a small dish of tapenade accompanied with totis (Provençal for small slices of toasted baguette) or vegetable spears the moment…
Spring Asparagus Recipe with a Champagne Citrus Vinaigrette
This article and recipe for Spring Asparagus with a Champagne Citrus Vinaigrette first appeared in the Spring 2020 issue of Edible DC Magazine. Photography by Jennifer Chase. Words and recipe by Anina Belle Giannini. Le Chef, as I lovingly refer to my husband, and I used to live in his native South of France. We…
