Golden Pear Log Tart  Roll out some puff pastry dough, a rectangular shape is best.Place it on a piece of parchment paper (so we it bakes it won't stick to the pan.)Lather the top with creme fraiche.Next, add thinly, sliced…

A taste of French Chocolate Cake: Or as French Husband would proclaim "A taste of baby Jesus in velvet shorts."His second line when asked what he thinks of the dessert,                       "The taste of not enough." Chocolate Love in Velvet…

The sun is shining, the sky is an inviting blue. After all these years of seeing this Provencal blue sky I am still stunned by its amazing color. Could it be any more blue?The teen aged children are waking and…

  Quinoa small grains that look like seed pearls. Saute the quinoa until golden brown, then add boiling water (two parts to one) and cover, allowing it time for it to become one. Dice red, green, and yellow pepper and…

               The tomato pizza I was making threw a fit when I didn't want to toss it in the air. I rolled it out instead. "Terrible disgrace!" It exclaimed. When the pizza crust learned that I am American living in…

Tarte Tatin mouth watering, rich in golden butter, old fashion French favorite with a dollop of cream fraiche. The first time I bite into a Tarte Tatin chocolate took a back seat never to rule again. Tarte Tatin is a…