Article updated on 13-3-2022 Some families love cooking, others don’t, but we feel teaching children how to cook is fun and at the same time educational. The perfect way to spend some quality time while teaching new skills. Cooking with kids tests their creativity, science, and coordination. While kids are helping in the kitchen, there…
As October comes to an end and there is no denying that pumpkin is now the food of the season. There are plenty of dishes to come up with, but we find these pinwheels fun, a little different and feel they will work well during this Halloween week. The mix of pumpkin with spinach and…
Sometimes you will find that almond cream is also called Frangipane. It is maybe a little over the top to say that it is life threatening if you don’t know how to make it, but it is a fact that it can be used in many recipes. Almonds are native to the Middle East, but…
Mussels can be a subject of discussion in our household. Is the French version better than the Belgian, or is it the other way around? Well, we like them both ways and today we’ll share this traditional French dish which is not so well known but still popular in La Rochelle and Île de Ré,…
Who doesn’t like a good cheesecake? Yannick doesn’t like cheese, but when transformed into a cake, he loves it! So we got hold of the creamy Brillat-Savarin cheese and couldn’t think of anything better than making a cheesecake! Brillat-Savarin is a very creamy dessert cheese that is produced all year round in the Normandy region….
Going green, being eco friendly, sustainable living…… is rapidly becoming the norm and it should be no different in the kitchen! In fact, it is a good place to start making environmentally friendly changes in your life. Reducing our carbon footprint is important for the environment, and as well as it being healthier, you will…
Prawns on the grill are always well presenting. The strong specific flavour of the aïoli will make the difference in this dish. What is aïoli? Aïoli comes from the French words ail (garlic) and olive and mixing those ingredients with a potato makes this beautiful cold emulsion sauce. Many people choose a shortcut and add…
The summer is going to its end, and fall is around the corner, but that doesn’t mean we no longer have interesting ingredients to cook with. In fact, autumn brings lots of new seasonal fresh products that are perfect for delicious recipes. Harvest will depend on your region, and growing seasons and crop availability will…
Breakfast, afternoon tea or dessert, clafoutis fits in easily with every meal. It is super easy to make and it would be a pity not to give it a try! This baked French dessert is a perfect way to use summer fruit. Traditionally, clafoutis is made with cherries, but any fruit such as apples, berries,…
If we can’t go to Greece, we’ll bring a part of Greece to our table with this essential dip or spread! Tzatziki is made with yoghurt, drained cucumber, fresh herbs, garlic and lemon juice. It’s so refreshing it can be eaten for breakfast to dinner. Variations of the traditional tzatziki are popular in all Mediterranean…