I know, I know… my Thanksgiving post is late. But to be fair, my Thanksgiving was late: I had it on Friday. It was tons of fun… and unlike last year, it…
Lentil and Chestnut Soup
I don’t think I’ve told you yet, but I’ve recently started writing restaurant reviews every other month at I Prefer Paris, a blog from another ex-New Yorker turned Parisian. This month, Richard,…
Squash and Apple Purée
When I was 16, I read an article by Michael Pollan in the New York Times magazine about the mistreatment of steers on American farms, and just like that, I became a…
Pasta with Squash and Flageolets
I am completely obsessed with Hokkaido squash now, also known in France as potimarron. I used to have an issue with pumpkin in savory dishes, and maybe I still do, but when…
Wednesday How Tos: Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese is one of my favorite foods. So is macaroni and cheese, fondue and pizza. What’s the similarity here? I adore what I call “vehicles for melted cheese.” When I’m having…
Zucchini
Who knew food could be so cute?
Accidental Hedonist: Endive and Apple Salad
I posted about one of my favorite salads over at Accidental Hedonist today. Check it out!
Warm Squash and Chickpea Salad
I love the way that some recipes make their way around the blogosphere, popping up on different blogs. I’m not talking about widespread phenomena like the No-Knead bread… I mean the things…
Roasted Tomato Soup
If you haven’t already noticed this yet, I have a really huge thing for all things tomato-related, especially tomato sauce. I like tomato sauce so much that I use about two cups…
The Melting Pot
Here in Paris, when we have tourists to entertain, one of the main spots to take them is Le Refuge des Fondus, a fondue restaurant in Montmarte where the waiters are surly,…